Staff Software Engineer, Kraken

• We expect anyone applying for this role to have an extreme eye for detail, a passion for building genuinely world class user experiences, a “ship fast but don’t ship sh*t” attitude and be highly self driven
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications
• Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and expertise with ReactJS & React Native frameworks
• Deep understanding of iOS and Android SDKs, as well as experience with native development (Objective-C/Swift/Java/Kotlin)
• Hands-on experience in consumer payments & fintech mobile applications
• Experience with API design, security, and performance optimization
• Familiarity with modern build pipelines and tooling and testing frameworks
• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

Desirable

• We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Consumer team
• The Consumer team at Kraken focuses on building applications that expose Kraken’s product offering to the mass market
• This role primarily involves developing features and maintaining our “Consumer” mobile applications, which consists of a suite of applications aimed at offering the simplest way for our customers to interact with Kraken
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web & mobile applications using React Native
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Backend Engineering, to deliver high-impact features and improvements
• Drive the technical vision and direction of the company's Consumer applications by participating in architectural decisions and technology evaluations
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical challenges across multiple domains and technology stacks
• Contribute to the development of best practices and engineering standards to ensure the highest quality of code
• Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our mobile applications remain current and competitive
• Shape major open source initiatives, driving innovation and collaboration