Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, Kraken
Growth
$127-203k
+ Offers Equity & Bonus
Cryptocurrency exchange
Job no longer available
Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$127-203k
+ Offers Equity & Bonus
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
- We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join us in our mission to redefine how new users enter the world of crypto
- We’re looking for someone who is passionate about building high-quality systems, eager to own features end to end, and excited to collaborate across disciplines to craft onboarding experiences that are not only efficient but delightful
- 7+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience developing backend systems using at least one of the following languages: Rust, Go, TypeScript, Python, or Ruby
- Experience developing frontend applications using JavaScript or TypeScript
- Proficiency with React as a frontend framework
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
- Strong knowledge of modern databases, including MySQL (MariaDB) and Redis
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, including GitLab CI or similar tools
- Security-first mindset when designing systems to ensure robustness
- Ability to autonomously debug issues across the stack (OS, network, application)
- Solid understanding of distributed systems and technologies, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and event-driven architectures
- Ability to collaborate effectively with product teams to gather requirements and design appropriate systems
- Proven track record of taking complete end-to-end ownership of systems and libraries
- Experience mentoring other engineers and contributing to the definition of a strong technical culture
What the job involves
- The Growth team drives Kraken’s mission to expand its global user base by optimizing the entire user journey - from first impressions to long-term retention
- Within this broader effort, the Onboarding team plays a critical role in ensuring new users enjoy a seamless, intuitive, and efficient experience when joining Kraken, laying the foundation for lasting engagement and trust
- Operating at the intersection of engineering, product, and design, the Onboarding team collaborates closely with product managers and designers to build experiences that align with Kraken’s growth objectives
- The team’s impact extends beyond engineering, supporting Kraken’s mission by reducing barriers to entry, increasing conversion rates, and creating a frictionless path for users around the world
- As our product offerings grow and our user base becomes more diverse, we face new technical and experiential challenges that demand thoughtful, scalable, and elegant solutions
- This is a unique opportunity to influence one of Kraken’s most high-impact user touchpoints - and shape the future of crypto adoption at a global scale
- Design and implement robust services and libraries
- Work across both the frontend and backend, owning solutions end to end
- Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code
- Collaborate on the architecture of large-scale distributed systems
- Work alongside hundreds of experienced engineers in a high-performance environment
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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