Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, Kraken
Growth
Cryptocurrency exchange
Open for applications
Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
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
- Strong programming experience in TypeScript; Python or Ruby is a plus
- Expertise in Playwright for automation; experience with other frameworks (Cypress, Selenium) is a plus
- Extensive experience in UI and API test automation in Agile environments
- Solid understanding of QA processes: bug tracking, test documentation, non-functional testing, security testing, and black-box testing
- Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Comfortable working autonomously within a collaborative SDET team, sharing knowledge and improving frameworks
- Creative mindset: can identify edge cases, gaps, and potential failure points
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams
What the job involves
- The Growth team is dedicated to expanding Kraken’s global user base by optimising every stage of the user journey - from first impressions to long-term retention
- We work closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Design to improve activation rates and deliver a seamless, world-class user experience
- We are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join the Growth Team and collaborate with an existing SDET
- You will help scale our automation efforts, design robust tests using Playwright with TypeScript, and maintain high-quality standards across the product
- While you will have autonomy in your work, you’ll also collaborate closely to improve frameworks, share best practices, and ensure consistency across testing efforts
- Design, implement, and maintain high-quality automated tests for frontend and backend systems using Playwright with TypeScript
- Collaborate with the existing SDET and engineering teams to define test strategies, test plans, and quality metrics
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, providing fast feedback and reliable releases
- Perform manual testing when needed to validate complex scenarios and complement automation
- Contribute to improving testing frameworks, increasing coverage, reliability, and speed
- Identify gaps, propose new testing tools or approaches, and share best practices with your SDET peer
- Document issues clearly, communicate findings effectively, and work with product and engineering teams to ensure bugs are resolved before release
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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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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