Job Overview
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineer
Date Posted
February 12, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Kraken is at the forefront of the cryptocurrency revolution, driven by a mission to accelerate global adoption and empower individuals with financial freedom. We are a world-class team of crypto enthusiasts united by a shared passion for innovation and a deep belief in the transformative potential of blockchain technology. Our culture is rooted in crypto values, and we pride ourselves on attracting and retaining some of the most talented minds in the industry. We encourage all prospective candidates to immerse themselves in our Kraken Culture page to understand our ethos and values, and to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app, including how to create an account.
- • As a fully remote company, Kraken fosters a global community of 'Krakenites' spread across 70 countries, speaking over 50 languages. We are pioneers in developing premium crypto products designed for everyone, from seasoned traders and institutions to those new to the space. Our commitment to industry-leading security, comprehensive crypto education, and unparalleled client support is evident across our product suite, including Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures. Join us and be a part of building the future of crypto.
- • The Consumer team at Kraken is dedicated to building intuitive applications that introduce the mass market to the vast benefits of crypto. Our primary objective is to onboard the next 100 million people into the world of digital assets. This Senior Software Engineer role is pivotal in achieving that goal, focusing on the development and maintenance of our 'Consumer' applications. These applications are designed to provide the simplest and most accessible entry points for our customers to engage with Kraken's offerings.
- • We are seeking an engineer with an exceptional eye for detail, a profound passion for crafting world-class user experiences, and a 'ship fast but don't ship shit' mentality. The ideal candidate is highly self-driven and thrives in a remote, collaborative environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to design, implement, and maintain robust Rust services and libraries that form the backbone of our consumer-facing products. You will be instrumental in writing reusable, testable, and highly efficient code, contributing directly to the scalability and reliability of our platform.
- • Collaboration is key to our success. You will work closely with hundreds of experienced Rust engineers, contributing to large-scale distributed systems architecture. This involves engaging in thoughtful design discussions, code reviews, and knowledge sharing to ensure the highest quality standards. Your contributions will extend beyond code; you will mentor junior engineers, helping them grow their skills and fostering a strong technical culture within the team.
- • The opportunity involves taking complete end-to-end ownership of critical systems and libraries. This means you'll be involved in every stage of the software development lifecycle, from initial design and implementation to deployment, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance. You will leverage your deep understanding of distributed systems, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and Event-Driven Systems, to architect solutions that are not only scalable but also resilient and performant.
- • A security-first mindset is paramount. You will be expected to integrate security best practices into every aspect of system design, ensuring the robustness and integrity of our applications. This includes autonomously debugging complex issues that may span across the operating system, network, and application layers, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the entire technology stack.
- • You will collaborate effectively with product teams to translate business requirements and constraints into elegant and efficient technical solutions. This cross-functional collaboration ensures that our engineering efforts are aligned with user needs and business objectives, ultimately driving the success of our consumer products. If you are a seasoned Rust engineer with a passion for crypto and a desire to make a significant impact on a global scale, this is the role for you.
🎯 Requirements
- • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- • Proven proficiency in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust.
- • Demonstrated ability to autonomously debug issues across the full stack (OS, network, application).
- • Solid understanding of distributed systems and technologies (e.g., RPC protocols, Kafka, Event-Driven Systems).
- • Security-first mindset integrated into system design.
- • Experience collaborating effectively with product teams and taking end-to-end ownership of systems.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Fully remote work environment with flexibility.
- • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge Rust technology in the rapidly growing crypto industry.
- • Competitive salary and benefits package.
- • Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
- • Contribute to a mission-driven company focused on financial inclusion.
Skills & Technologies
Rust
Kafka
Backend
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.
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