Software Engineer, Pro Team (Remote)

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with deep crypto conviction, united by a desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, dedicated to accelerating the global adoption of crypto so everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.

What Makes Us Different?

For over a decade, Kraken's focus on its mission and crypto ethos has attracted top crypto experts globally. As a fully remote company, Krakenites are spread across 70+ countries, speaking over 50 languages. We are industry pioneers developing premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers alike, prioritizing industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

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The Team

We are looking for a seasoned Software Engineer to join our growing Pro team at Kraken. The Pro team is dedicated to building high-performance, highly customizable applications tailored to the needs of our professional trading users. In this role, you will focus on developing new features and maintaining our flagship Pro trading platform. We seek individuals with an exceptional eye for detail, a strong drive to craft truly world-class user experiences, and a mindset of “ship fast, but never ship garbage.” You should be highly self-motivated, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering quality work that makes a real impact.

The Opportunity

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native.
• Set the standard for high-quality code and lead complex software systems development.
• Significantly influence technical decisions, contribute to technical strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions with an expert understanding of engineering best practices.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers and provide constructive feedback.
• Master multiple technologies and stay ahead of the curve with new tools and trends.
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant systems, with a deep understanding of complex software development architecture and design patterns.
• Lead and collaborate on complex initiatives, and drive feedback and growth across teams.
• Drive process improvements and lead by example with advanced experience in multiple software development processes.

Skills You Should HODL

• 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications.
• Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React Native frameworks.
• Strong experience in API design, security, and performance optimization.
• Experience with Next.js and WebSockets.
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tooling.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles.
• Experience within a large technology organization or fast-growing startup.
• Hands-on experience in trading, crypto, or fintech mobile applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with native mobile app development (Objective-C/Kotlin/Java) for both iOS and Android.

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