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. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ 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!

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The team

The Growth team is dedicated to expanding Kraken's global user base by optimizing every stage of the user journey, from initial impressions to long-term retention. The Growth Funnel teams focus on creating experiences that captivate and guide new users, ensuring a seamless journey from the start and throughout their entire lifecycle as Kraken customers. Our team collaborates closely with Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Design to achieve our goals of increasing activation rates.Our mission is to streamline the activation process, helping users quickly unlock the value of our platform while setting the gold standard for first-time user experiences in the industry. We continuously refine our strategies using data-driven insights, testing, and user feedback to optimize the activation process and ensure users experience the full value of Kraken.

The opportunity

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React.js

• Design and execute onboarding experiences that captivate new users and streamline their journey.

• Optimize the activation process to ensure users quickly realize the value of our platform.

• Create and refine a first-time user experience that sets the gold standard in our industry.

• Develop innovative features to incentivise engagement and loyalty.

• Continuously test, learn, and improve strategies based on user behaviour and feedback.

• Set the standard for high-quality code and lead complex software systems development

• Significantly influence technical decisions, contribute to technical strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions with an expert understanding of engineering best practices

• Mentor junior and senior engineers and provide constructive feedback

• Master multiple technologies and stay ahead of the curve with new tools and trends

• Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant systems, with a deep understanding of complex software development architecture and design patterns

• Lead and collaborate on complex initiatives, and drive feedback and growth across teams

• Drive process improvements and lead by example with advanced experience in multiple software development processes

What you'll bring

• A strong understanding of user behaviour, onboarding best practices, and data-driven decision-making.

• A creative mindset to design user experiences that stand out and leave a lasting impression.

Skills you should HODL

• 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications

• Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React and React Native frameworks

• Experience with Next.js, RESTful APIs and WebSockets

• Experience with frontend testing frameworks

• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tooling

• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles

• Experience within a large technology organization or fast growing startup

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to haves

• Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. 

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