Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Backend

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $135K - $203K

Kraken is seeking a talented Crypto Engineer to join our growing team. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. This role focuses on integrating Kraken’s systems with an ever-expanding universe of cryptocurrencies and blockchains. You'll be working with Rust backend engineering teams, blockchain experts, and React developers to elevate the client's crypto journey and deliver new ways to accelerate crypto adoption.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• Proficient in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust
• Security-first mindset during system design
• Ability to autonomously debug issues across the stack (OS, network, application)
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and technologies, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and Event-Driven Systems
• Ability to collaborate effectively with product teams
• End-to-end ownership of systems and libraries
• Mentorship to other engineers

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust Rust services and libraries
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Frontend Engineering
• Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code
• Collaborate on large-scale distributed systems architecture
• Work side by side with hundreds of experienced Rust engineers
• Opportunities to work with on-chain data
• Partner closely with crypto native engineers

Application Instructions

• Familiarize yourself with the Kraken Culture page: https://www.kraken.com/culture
• Create a Kraken account: https://www.kraken.com/

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
• Commitment: Industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support
• Team: Crypto team integrating Kraken’s systems with cryptocurrencies and blockchains. Collaborates with Rust backend engineering teams, blockchain experts, and React developers.