Job Overview
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Engineering Manager
Date Posted
February 12, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Senior Engineering Manager for Growth Acquire at Kraken.com, you will be at the forefront of shaping how millions of users discover and engage with the world of cryptocurrency. This pivotal role is responsible for leading multiple engineering teams dedicated to attracting new users to the Kraken ecosystem, guiding them through their initial interactions with confidence, and fostering lasting engagement. Your leadership will directly impact the success of Kraken's mission to accelerate global crypto adoption and empower individuals with financial freedom and inclusion.
- • The Growth Acquire teams are the architects of Kraken's entry points, designing and shipping the critical interfaces across our website and mobile applications. This includes everything from marketing surfaces and landing pages to seamless signup flows that transform user curiosity into tangible momentum. Your primary objective will be to ensure every first interaction builds trust, sparks curiosity, and guides users toward experiencing the value of Kraken quickly, safely, and with unwavering confidence.
- • In this role, you will own key funnel outcomes, meticulously tracking and optimizing metrics such as organic traffic, return visits, and the conversion rate from visitor to active user. This requires a deep understanding of user journeys and the ability to translate data insights into actionable engineering strategies. You will be instrumental in driving the growth of Kraken by enhancing the user experience at every touchpoint, from initial awareness to sustained engagement.
- • Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Analytics, and Marketing. Together, you will conceptualize, design, test, and scale data-driven experiments aimed at optimizing user acquisition and engagement. This collaborative environment fosters innovation and ensures that our product development is aligned with user needs and business objectives.
- • Your technical leadership will be crucial in providing architectural guidance, participating in design reviews, and contributing to critical technical decisions. You will oversee the development of robust and scalable front-end components and CMS-integrated systems that power our content-driven growth strategies. This includes a focus on building reusable components that enhance efficiency and maintainability across the platform.
- • A significant aspect of your role will involve expanding Kraken's reach through strategic improvements in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and exploring new discovery channels. This includes leveraging emerging AI-driven platforms, such as ChatGPT, to enhance visibility and attract a broader audience. You will also champion engineering excellence, ensuring high standards for performance, reliability, and accessibility across all initiatives.
- • Leading and empowering multiple engineering teams is a core responsibility. You will coach engineers and managers to operate with autonomy, clarity, and accountability within our distributed, global environment. Setting clear context and outcomes will ensure your teams understand the 'why' behind each initiative, fostering a shared sense of purpose and driving impactful results.
- • You will balance the need for rapid experimentation with disciplined engineering excellence, cultivating a culture that celebrates innovation and data-driven learning. Your technical credibility will enable you to stay close enough to the systems to provide effective coaching and make informed decisions, while always maintaining high standards for quality and craft.
- • Empathy, transparency, and accountability will be the cornerstones of your leadership style. You will promote clear communication and comprehensive documentation to facilitate seamless asynchronous collaboration across different time zones. Reliability, security, and accessibility will be integral to the definition of 'complete work,' ensuring user trust and sustained engagement remain the north star for every project undertaken by your teams.
- • This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the trajectory of a leading cryptocurrency exchange, directly contributing to its growth and the broader adoption of crypto. You will be part of a mission-focused company that values crypto ethos and empowers its employees to build the future of finance.
🎯 Requirements
- • Proven experience leading multiple engineering teams to deliver measurable impact in acquisition, engagement, or growth-focused product areas.
- • Strong technical fluency with modern front-end technologies, particularly React (including server-side rendering), and a deep understanding of front-end architecture.
- • Ability to contribute directly to and guide architectural, performance, and implementation decisions for complex systems.
- • Familiarity with experimentation frameworks, analytics pipelines, and Content Management System (CMS)-driven growth strategies.
- • Understanding of full-stack architecture, scalability principles, and secure software design practices.
- • Experience in improving SEO, page performance, and leveraging emerging AI-driven channels for user acquisition and discovery.
- • Demonstrated commitment to engineering quality through robust testing, observability, and reliability practices.
- • Excellent collaboration, communication, and coaching skills, with a proven ability to lead remote, global teams effectively.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive salary and equity package.
- • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- • Generous paid time off and holidays.
- • Professional development and learning opportunities.
- • Fully remote work environment with flexibility.
- • Opportunities to work with cutting-edge blockchain technology.
Skills & Technologies
React
Apache Spark
Design
Senior
Remote
About Kraken
Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange established in 2011, offering spot and futures trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum and 200+ digital assets. Headquartered in San Francisco with entities worldwide, it serves retail and institutional clients, providing custody, staking, an NFT marketplace and OTC desk. The platform emphasizes security, regulatory compliance and educational resources.
