Director of Engineering - Core Backend
atKraken Digital Asset Exchange
Nov 10
As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto.
Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption.
But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions.
Kraken is backed by investors including, Money Partners Group, Hummingbird Ventures, Blockchain Capital, and Digital Currency Group, among others.
"We are empowering people to live simply, efficiently and more connected to others. We put our clients’ best interests first and foremost. They are at the heart of our company and drive everything we do. We believe in having a laser focus when pursuing our strategic goals and participate only in markets where we can make a significant contribution. We believe in complete transparency, deep collaboration and we never forget that people come first. Having this mindset allows us to grow and advance at a rate which others cannot."​ Jesse Powell, CEO of Kraken
Did you know that Kraken is now over 2,500+ fully-remote people from around the world? And we're hiring hundreds more in 2022 #werehiring #cryptocareers
Building the Future of Crypto Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.What makes us different? Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. 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. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission.As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 60+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!Proof of WorkThe teamJoin our Core Backend Engineering team and have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the digital assets industry at Kraken. Our team plays a crucial role in developing the backend that supports the exchange. As a member of the Core Backend Engineering team, you will have the chance to collaborate with highly skilled Rust Engineers from around the world. We are enthusiastic about open source projects and continuously strive to explore the potential of Rust. Our collaborative work environment allows us to stay ahead in the ever-changing crypto landscape. The team has successfully completed the rewrite of core services from PHP to Rust, resulting in improved performance and security of our platform.Find out more about Core Backend Engineering in our blogpost!This role is destined for candidates based in a timezone in UTC±4.
The opportunity
- Manage, support, and mentor software engineering teams for their growth and development
- Contribute to our Engineering Excellence culture
- Collaborate with other departments like Product and Ops, and with the Kraken Leadership team
- Make strategic and tactical decisions to drive company success
- Demonstrate technical leadership, emphasizing clean architecture, performance, and reliability
Skills you HODL
- Advanced degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience
- Over a decade of software development experience, primarily in backend development
- Expertise in modern software architecture, API design, and event-driven systems, including web and mobile client application development
- Skilled at seamlessly shifting between merge request reviews, executive presentations, and coding as needed
- Maintains technical prowess at a Staff+ individual contributor level
- Charismatic leader with strong communication and business acumen, adept at stakeholder management and influencing without formal authority
- Proven track record as a successful engineering leader, with over five years of team leadership experience including more than two years of remote team managementÂ
- Enthusiastic about cryptocurrency's potential for positive transformation
- Passionate about software engineering, process improvement, and driving change
Nice to haves
- Industry experience with modern programming languages (OCaml, Rust, Kotlin) and with large scale, low-latency systems
- Prior experience in fintech / building software moving money
- Demonstrable interest in Rust and its applicability to contemporary tech challenges
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