Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Kraken
Growth Content Platform
$135-203k
Salary based in the US and may vary in further locations
Cryptocurrency exchange
Be an early applicant
Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$135-203k
Salary based in the US and may vary in further locations
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
- 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on web applications
- Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React
- Solid experience with SEO best practices and web analytics tools
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and modern front-end development tools and pipelines
- Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- A high degree of ownership
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Desirable
- Experience with leveraging and maintaining a headless CMS
- Experience with full-stack Next.js, including Server Side Rendering architectures
- Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology
What the job involves
- The Growth Content Platform team is dedicated to building and optimizing scalable web applications that power Kraken’s content ecosystem
- We focus on enhancing Kraken’s “logged out” web experience while developing robust content management systems and developer tooling that streamline content delivery and internal workflows
- Collaborating closely with Engineering, Marketing, and Product teams, we create flexible, high-performing platforms that enable seamless content distribution and engagement
- By refining our architecture and improving CMS accessibility for internal stakeholders, we ensure a dynamic, efficient, and scalable content experience
- Through technical innovation and continuous optimization, we empower Kraken’s web presence to drive meaningful user interactions and business growth
- Develop and maintain high-quality web applications with a focus on content management systems, scalable architecture and developer tooling
- Collaborate with the Marketing, Content, and Design teams to build self-serve content management tooling
- Contribute to the architecture and design of our web applications, ensuring scalability and performance optimization
- Collaborate with engineers within the company to develop and iterate on internal SDKs
- Leverage AI and other innovative solutions to speed up content authoring and improve overall velocity
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in web development
- Write and maintain comprehensive unit tests and documentation
- Mentor junior developers and engage in code reviews to uphold high standards of code quality
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 4 rounds)
Feb 2019
$100m
SERIES C
Mar 2014
$5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $111.5m
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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