Kraken
This role involves designing and implementing robust Rust and C++ services and libraries to power trading, payments, and crypto experiences with a focus on reliability and performance. The engineer will collaborate on large-scale distributed systems architecture, translating product requirements into resilient, low-latency solutions. The position requires working alongside experienced engineers to contribute to a high-performance, product-driven engineering culture.
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange and financial services platform, founded in 2011, that allows individuals and institutions to buy, sell, trade, stake, and custody digital assets, as well as trade stocks and ETFs. It offers spot and derivatives trading (futures, margin), OTC desks, staking, custody, fiat on-ramps, tokenized equities (xStocks), a global money app (Krak) for spending and sending cash and crypto, and institutional products and APIs. Headquartered in San Francisco, Kraken serves millions of users worldwide and emphasizes security, regulatory compliance, and global market access.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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