[Remote] Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack - Growth at Kraken

Europe

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$127,000 – $203,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cryptocurrency, Financial Technology, BlockchainIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least 7 years of software engineering experience, with backend development proficiency in Rust, Go, TypeScript, Python, or Ruby. Frontend development experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, specifically using React, is required. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, modern databases like MySQL and Redis, and CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI is necessary. A security-first mindset, strong debugging skills across the stack, and a solid understanding of distributed systems including RPC protocols, Kafka, and event-driven architectures are also essential.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will design and implement robust services and libraries, working across both frontend and backend to own solutions end-to-end. Responsibilities include writing reusable, testable, and efficient code, collaborating on the architecture of large-scale distributed systems, and debugging issues across the entire technology stack. The role involves contributing to the optimization of the user journey, ensuring seamless onboarding experiences, and reducing barriers to entry for new crypto users.

Skills

Software Engineering

Full Stack Development

Growth Optimization

User Journey Optimization

Onboarding

Crypto

Blockchain Technology

Product Development

Security

Client Support

Kraken

Cryptocurrency exchange for buying and trading

About Kraken

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various digital assets. It offers features that cater to both beginners and experienced traders, making it easy to navigate the cryptocurrency market. Users can execute trades with high liquidity, which means their transactions are completed quickly. The platform charges low transaction fees, sometimes as low as 0%, helping users keep more of their profits. Kraken also provides advanced charting tools to help investors track their investments effectively. Security is a major focus, with multiple protective measures in place to keep user assets safe. The platform supports 70 different asset pairs and is continuously expanding its offerings. Additionally, Kraken offers 24/7 global support to assist users with any questions or issues.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$108.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees