Senior Software Engineer - Pro - C++ - Market Data

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $146K - $234K

Kraken is seeking a talented individual to join our Trading & Market Risk team and contribute to the development of the Kraken trading engine. As a member of the Trading Technology team, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining core framework components, mitigating risk, implementing security, and protecting systems and data. This role offers the opportunity to work on a globally distributed team and contribute to the scaling of Kraken’s trading infrastructure. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years experience working with C++.
• Proficiency: High level of proficiency in Python, Java, and SQL strongly preferred.
• Skills:
  • Experience in at least one of the following using Linux: distributed and/or highly-concurrent systems; low-latency and/or high-volume transaction environments.
  • Knowledge of advanced order types, trading systems, and financial products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core framework and key software components for the Kraken trading engine.
• Build and design solutions that mitigate risk, implement security, and protect both systems and data.
• Improve site performance by designing and implementing low-latency and high-availability applications.
• Construct dynamically scalable platforms capable of heavy transaction volume.
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to product roadmap accomplishment.
• Work collaboratively on a distributed team leveraging soft skills to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders.

Application Instructions

• Familiarize yourself with the Kraken Culture page: https://www.kraken.com/culture
• Learn how to create a Kraken account here: https://www.kraken.com/
• Submit your application.

Company Information

• Company: Kraken
• Mission: To accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
• Products: Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
• Technology Stack: C++, Go, Rust, and Python.
• Team Location: Globally distributed team.