Engineering Manager, Kraken

• This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader passionate about the future of crypto. If you're looking to build amazing consumer apps onchain, we encourage you to apply
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications
• 3+ years proven track record of managing high performance engineering teams
• Hands-on experience in blockchain or web3 applications, familiar with EVM and contract interaction details
• Deep understanding of TypeScript and proficiency with React and React Native frameworks
• Experience with Node, RESTful APIs and WebSockets
• Familiarity with modern build pipelines and tooling
• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles
• Deep knowledge of software development and delivery best practices; you know when a team isn’t moving fast enough and you know how to fix it
• Experience driving solutions to key business problems, even if the requirements are not clear

Desirable

• 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 Engineering Manager to lead our full stack engineering efforts, ensuring our products not only meets but exceeds the industry standards
• 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
• Manage and grow a team of highly qualified and experienced full-stack engineers
• Responsible for the architecture and technical design, development, and performance optimization of the Web3 wallet
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using React Native and Node
• Spend at least 25% of your time writing code, we expect Engineering Managers to be extremely close to the metal
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Security, to ensure seamless integration of new features and improvements
• Maintain a security first mindset by staying abreast of the latest trends in Web3, blockchain technologies, and digital wallet security
• Help scaling the team by hiring and growing passionate engineers committed to excellence
• Lead by example and nurture talent in a full-stack team, focusing on the growth of developers
• Identify, analyze, and resolve performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the codebase
• Own, drive, and be accountable to KPIs pertaining to reliability, resiliency, durability, and uptime