Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Kraken

• 2+ years of experience building enterprise-level apps with Next.js
• Extensive experience working closely with designers to deliver high-quality user experiences
• A passion for designing high-impact, user-centric experiences that drive measurable growth
• Ability to balance experimentation velocity with engineering best practices to support rapid iteration
• Deep understanding of UI/UX principles, A/B testing methodologies, behavioral analytics, and data-driven decision making
• 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus web applications
• Strong belief in the value of testing, including unit testing, end-to-end testing, and sanity testing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Desirable

• 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
• Within Growth, the CRO team plays a pivotal role in maximizing customer acquisition by optimizing conversion rates, streamlining user flows, and ensuring every launch—whether it's new products, features, markets, cryptocurrencies, or experience refreshes—is primed for success
• Our team collaborates closely with Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Design to drive measurable impact through data-driven experimentation, A/B testing, and continuous UX refinement. We leverage behavioral insights and seamless user experiences to enhance engagement, activation, and long-term user value
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality internationalized, public-facing website using Next.js
• Build and optimize user acquisition and onboarding experiences that drive seamless conversion and activation
• Develop scalable solutions to enhance the conversion funnel by ensuring users quickly realize the value of Kraken
• Collaborate on strategic launches, from new product rollouts to market expansions, optimizing for success at every stage
• Continuously test, learn, and iterate on designs and features based on user behavior, analytics, and experimentation
• Implement best practices for high-quality, scalable frontend development, setting the standard for engineering excellence
• Drive technical decisions and shape the frontend architecture to support rapid iteration and experimentation, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
• Work cross-functionally with Design, Product, Marketing, and Data Science to create user-first experiences

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

• Work where you want: 90% of Krakenites work remotely, we believe people do their best work wherever they're happiest
• Flexibility and Autonomy: We are highly results-focused vs. time-focused. We want you to work when and how you need to keep you at your most proactive
• We value diversity: Our Team is spread across 60 countries. By joining Kraken you'll be part of a truly multicultural organization that values diversity and inclusion
• A new approach to salary: Kraken prides itself on being at the forefront of crypto innovation, and that means the majority of our workforce has the option to be paid in bitcoin
• Equity Options: Kraken owes its success and growth to its people. That's why we offer nearly all our Krakenites a stake in the company

Total funding: $111.5m

Kraken is the world’s largest global bitcoin exchange in euro volume and liquidity. Kraken’s clients also trade USD, CAD, ETH, XRP, LTC and other digital currencies, on a platform consistently rated the best and most secure bitcoin exchange by independent news media.