Site Reliability Engineer, Kraken
Data Platform
Cryptocurrency exchange
Job no longer available
Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience (5+ years) working as a Site Reliability Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Data Infrastructure Engineer, or similar roles, with a focus on data infrastructure and security
- Experience with maintaining real-time data processing technologies, such as Kafka and Flink clusters and Debezium instances
- Working experience in managing hybrid multi-tenant cloud systems particularly on AWS
- Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Terragrunt and Atlantis
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, particularly Kubernetes, Nomad, and Docker
- Solid understanding of bash/shell scripting and proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python or JVM languages)
- Experience maintaining data-related technologies: Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, DBs, BI tooling
- Experience solving data access management issues at large scale data-lake
- Familiarity with CI/CD deployment pipelines and related tools
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems
- Experience with data-related technologies (databases, data lakes, airflow, spark) is a plus
What the job involves
- Join our Data Infrastructure team and play a pivotal role in upholding the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our robust Data platform
- As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) specialized in Data Infrastructure, you will collaborate closely with diverse cross-functional teams to conceive, execute, and oversee the foundational data infrastructure that empowers our array of applications and services
- Design the data governance mechanisms that ensure our lakehouse is easy to interact with, secure and in compliance with all applicable regulations
- Implement the infrastructure we use to ingest our data, store it, catalog it with the right metadata and capture its lineage
- Provide a state-of-the-art suite of BI tools for multiple teams within the company
- Guarantee the availability, high performance, scalability and cost efficiency of our data platform
- Your proficiency in cloud technologies, infrastructure as code, automation, monitoring, logging, user and machine AuthNZ, and certificate management will be instrumental in upholding the exceptional operational standards we set for our services
- Implement data infrastructure solutions (self service) that support the needs of 10+ business units and over 100 engineering and data analysts
- Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to design, provision, and manage both on-premises and cloud (AWS) infrastructure components using tools such as Terraform
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using bash/shell scripting and to automate operational tasks and deployments
- Enhance and manage CI/CD pipelines to facilitate consistent software deployments across the data infrastructure
- Implement robust data monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively detect anomalies and performance issues
- Manage and implement role-based access control (RBAC) and permissions for a multitude of user groups and machine workflows across different environments
- Manage and maintain real-time streaming data architecture using technologies like Kafka and Debezium Change Data Capture (CDC)
- Ensure the timely and accurate processing of streaming data, enabling data analysts and engineers to gain insights from up-to-date information
- Utilize Kubernetes to manage containerized applications within the data infrastructure, ensuring efficient deployment, scaling, and orchestration
- Implement effective incident response procedures and participate in on-call rotations
- Collaborate with data analysts, engineers, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement appropriate solutions
- Document architecture, processes, and best practices to enable knowledge sharing and support continuous improvement
- Support AI/ML teams with their infra requests
Application process
- This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline
Our take
Kraken is one of the world's leading and longest-standing cryptocurrency exchanges, known for its focus on transparency and security. The platform offers trading across a wide range of digital assets and fiat currencies, including USD, EUR, and CAD, and serves millions of users globally. Consistently rated as one of the most trusted and secure exchanges in the industry, Kraken has built a reputation on reliability, users protection, and a commitment to its proof-of-reserves verification that allows clients to independently confirm their holdings.
Kraken allows users to trade and invest in spot and derivatives markets, as well as participate in staking, custody, and tokenized asset products. It was also among the first exchanges to undergo a cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves audit and continues to lead with innovations such as tokenized US stocks ("xStocks") for non-US customers and expanded institutional services. Alongside this, the company's offerings are designed to make digital finance more accessible and complaint while supporting traders, investors, and enterprises navigating the fast-evolving crypto landscape.
On top of this success, Kraken reported a standout performance in the third quarter of 2025 - doubling its revenue year-on-year to $648M and boosting quarterly profit margins to nearly 28%. Trading volumes climbed to $562B, while assets on the platform rose to $59B, emphasizing the exchange's growth and strong customer confidence. Having expanded its product suite, strengthened its institutional reach, and invested in governance and compliance, Kraken is now in a position for continued expansion (and, potentially, a future public listing), as one of the most resilient and respected names in the global crypto market.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Nov 2025
$800m
LATE VC
Sep 2025
$500m
LATE VC
Total funding: $1.4bn
Company benefits
- Remote-first and work from anywhere
- Competitive salary regardless of location, and the option to be paid in crypto
- Equity grants offered with most roles
- Flexible paid time off
- Wellness Program that includes a fitness coach, free access to wellbeing apps, and a monthly wellness stipend
- Mental health and life coaching benefits for you and your dependents
- Startup-level autonomy with the scale and learning opportunities of a global platform
- Remote workstation set-up bonus
- And more!
Leadership
David Ripley
(Co-CEO)David joined Kraken in 2016 as COO and became Co-CEO in 2023. Prior to this, he co-founded Glidera where he served as the CEO for nearly 3 years. He also spent over 6 years at The Boston Consulting Group, joining as a Consultant before becoming a Project Lead and then Principal.
Arjun Sethi
(Co-CEO)Arjun is the co-founder of Tribe Capital, Foundation, Termina, and Kapital.
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