Software Engineer - Rust - Backend

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: (Not provided)

Kraken is seeking talented individuals to join our Core Backend Engineering community. This is a mission-focused company dedicated to accelerating the global adoption of crypto and blockchain technology. Kraken is a fully remote company with Krakenites in 70+ countries. The team plays a crucial role in developing the core systems that support the exchange. They have successfully completed the rewrite of core services from PHP to Rust, resulting in improved performance and security.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering
• Proficiency in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust
• Demonstrated commitment to a security-first mindset when designing systems
• Capability to autonomously debug issues across the stack, including OS, network, and application layers
• Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and Event Driven Systems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust Rust services and libraries
• Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code
• Collaborate on large-scale distributed systems architecture
• Work side-by-side with hundreds of experienced Rust engineers

Application Instructions

• Familiarize yourself with the Kraken Culture page
• Learn how to create a Kraken account
• Review the Kraken app

Company Information

• Company: Kraken
• Industry: Crypto and Blockchain Technology
• Team: Core Backend Engineering
• Remote: Yes (70+ countries)
• Technology Stack: Rust, RPC protocols, Kafka, Event Driven Systems
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