Senior Software Engineer, Kraken
React Native, Pro
Cryptocurrency exchange
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Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for someone with an exceptional eye for detail, a strong drive to craft truly world-class user experiences, and a mindset of “ship fast, but never ship garbage.”
- You should be highly self-motivated, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering quality work that makes a real impact
- 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications
- Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React Native frameworks
- Strong experience of API design, security, and performance optimization
- Experience with Next.js 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
- Hands-on experience in trading, crypto or fintech mobile applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Familiarity with native mobile app development (Objective-C/Kotlin/Java) both for iOS and Android
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a seasoned Software Engineer to join our growing Pro team at Kraken. The Pro team is dedicated to building high-performance, highly customizable applications tailored to the needs of our professional trading users
- In this role, you’ll focus on developing new features and maintaining our flagship Pro trading platform
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native
- 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
Application process
- 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
- 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
Our take
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.
Kraken was the first bitcoin exchange to have its market data displayed on the Bloomberg Terminal, the first to pass a cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves audit, and one of the first exchanges to offer leveraged bitcoin margin trading.
Kraken are one of the top 3 bitcoin exchanges by volume, behind Coinbase and bit-x with an 18% market share. While this is a competitive space to operate in - the volume of crypto being exchanged every day is very high, so there's space for multiple winners.
Kraken have made a number of acquisitions and have strengthened its world-leading position with the launch of new products, features and apps and a 24/7 multi-lingual support line. The company will continue to provide clients with easier and more versatile ways to participate in the crypto ecosystem.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2025
$500m
LATE VC
Feb 2019
$100m
SERIES C
Total funding: $611.5m
Company benefits
- 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
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jesse Powell
(Chairman of the Board)Previously co-founded Verge Gallery & Studio Project, Lewt and Internet Ventures & Holdings
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