Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Kraken

Pro

$127-203k

This range is not inclusive of other additional compensation elements, such as our Bonus program or Equity program

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

Next.js

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Canada, US

Cryptocurrency exchange

Be an early applicant

Cryptocurrency exchange

501-1000 employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyTradingBlockchain

Be an early applicant

$127-203k

This range is not inclusive of other additional compensation elements, such as our Bonus program or Equity program

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

Next.js

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Canada, US

501-1000 employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyTradingBlockchain

Company mission

To accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web applications
Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React ecosystem
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 consumer payments, crypto or fintech mobile applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

What the job involves

The Pro team is responsible for everything to do with the trading backend services such as the matching engine, market data gateways, internal and external APIs, and various other trading services
The team is located globally and responsibilities are split into sub-teams, working with various tech stacks
Our teams code in TS (React) and work agile around the globe. Recently, the team played a critical role in scaling Kraken's trading infrastructure
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using React
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

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

Insights

13% female employees

22% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.5)

Trustpilot (1.6)

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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