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!

The team

Our team is focused on creating secure, user-friendly, and innovative solutions in the self-custody wallet space. As we expand, we are looking for a crypto native Staff Software Engineer to join our full stack engineering team.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our codebases across both React Native and Node. Your expertise in building scalable and high-performance applications will directly contribute to the success of our platform as you direct a team of full stack engineers. You will stay up-to-date on new technologies and trends, conduct thorough research and evaluation to ensure that the system remains at the forefront of the industry.

The opportunity

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web & mobile applications using ReactJS & React Native

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Backend Engineering, to deliver high-impact features and improvements

• Drive the technical vision and direction of the company's Onchain applications by participating in architectural decisions and technology evaluations

• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical challenges across multiple domains and technology stacks

• Contribute to the development of best practices and engineering standards to ensure the highest quality of code

• Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our mobile applications remain current and competitive 

• Shape major open source initiatives, driving innovation and collaboration

Skills you should HODL

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience

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

• Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and expertise with ReactJS & React Native frameworks

• Deep understanding of iOS and Android SDKs, as well as experience with native development (Objective-C/Swift/Java/Kotlin)

• Hands-on experience in blockchain or web3 applications, familiar with EVM and contract interaction details

• Experience with API design, security, and performance optimization

• Familiarity with modern build pipelines and tooling and testing frameworks

• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles

• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to haves

• 10+ years of full-time engineering experience within a large technology organization or fast growing startup

• Experience in leading or managing engineering teams

• Contributions to open-source projects or published technical articles
  

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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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