Senior Software Engineer, Kraken
Pro, Rust, Desktop
$127-203k
Offers bonus and equity
Cryptocurrency exchange
Open for applications
Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$127-203k
Offers bonus and equity
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
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in desktop application development and a passion for cryptocurrencies
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering
- Experience with Rust
- Proactive mindset with the ability to prioritize and take ownership of large features
- Able to work with a team spanning multiple time zones and comfortable with written and asynchronous communication
- Passion for solving complex engineering problems
- Obsession with performance and building beautiful type systems
- Experience building desktop applications and/or familiarity with the Iced framework is a plus
What the job involves
- We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our Desktop team developing and enhancing Kraken Desktop, the premier electronic trading platform
- This role involves designing, implementing and maintaining features that deliver the best trading experience out there
- The team is located globally and works using Rust and the Iced framework
- Develop and maintain core framework and key software components for the Kraken Desktop platform using Rust
- Identify and resolve bugs and optimize application performance
- Build highly performant and scalable code capable of handling heavy transaction volume
- Write reusable, testable and efficient code
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to product roadmap accomplishments
Application process
- This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline
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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