Product Manager, Payments
KrakenFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should have 3+ years of experience working in blockchain or platform-focused teams building payment systems at scale. They should also have experience using Rust, Typescript, or other performant languages in a production environment, established experience with payment systems (on-chain or traditional finance), and experience designing and operating APIs. A deep interest in the impact of blockchain technologies on global money movement is also required. Bonus points for experience with the Solana protocol, understanding of the corresponding banking system, knowledge of payment processing by global institutions, and open-source contributions.
The Senior Software Engineer, Payments will drive feature development for high-priority payment-related products, including standards for on-chain payments, traditional finance integrations, compliance requirements for stablecoins and payments, and agentic/automated payments. They will also support ecosystem teams and prospective builders by acting as a technical point-of-contact for Solana ecosystem payments. Additionally, they will interface with developers building on Solana to provide review, collect feedback, and inform key payment-related development.
Blockchain platform for decentralized applications
Solana is a blockchain platform that allows for the development of fast and secure decentralized applications (dApps) and cryptocurrencies. It can process thousands of transactions per second, making it appealing for developers and traders in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Revenue is generated through transaction fees and staking rewards, with validators earning SOL tokens for securing the network. The Solana Foundation supports the ecosystem by providing grants and resources to promote decentralization and application development.