Senior Crypto Engineer - EVM - Crypto & Onchain
Building the Future of Crypto
Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
What makes us different?
Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.
Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.
As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
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The Team
Join our Crypto team to help integrate Kraken’s systems with an ever-expanding universe of cryptocurrencies and blockchains. This team is responsible for developing & supporting crypto operations including deposits, withdrawals & staking.
As a member of this team, your focus is on protecting client funds. You will be responsible for building systems that communicate with various blockchains to enable the timely processing of client transactions, while also ensuring the safety and security of all funds on the exchange.
The Opportunity
Integrate our existing systems with exciting new blockchains
Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, super secure applications and data protection systems
Write highly scalable, high volume services
Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
Design and optimize database schemas
Own, develop and maintain existing crypto services
Skills you should HODL
At least 6 years of backend development experience
Solid expertise in the Ethereum stack, with hands-on experience in smart contract development using Solidity
Strong backend development skills with Typescript (Node.js) and/or Rust
Understanding of cryptographic principles and security best practices for EVM-based systems
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and GNU/Linux environments
Proficiency with Git and testing frameworks for automated testing and unit tests
Passion for blockchain development, with a strong focus on Ethereum, EVM, L2s and decentralized technologies
A proactive and adaptable mindset, ready to tackle dynamic challenges in a fast-paced environment
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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.
Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!
As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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Join Kraken as a Senior Crypto Engineer - EVM and be at the forefront of revolutionizing the crypto landscape! At Kraken, we believe in the immense potential of blockchain technology and crypto assets, and our dedicated team is committed to fostering global crypto adoption for financial freedom. As a Senior Crypto Engineer, you will work closely with our Crypto team to seamlessly integrate Kraken’s systems with an exciting array of cryptocurrencies and blockchains. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing and maintaining crypto operations, including deposits, withdrawals, and staking, while being the guardian of client funds. You're not just writing code; you're building robust and scalable applications that ensure security and efficiency. With over six years of backend development experience, you'll leverage your expertise in Ethereum, smart contracts, and blockchain development to design systems that deliver secure, timely transactions. Working in a fully remote environment with a diverse global team, you’ll have the ability to adapt in a fast-paced setting and solve dynamic challenges. If you're passionate about creating top-notch crypto products and are excited about the future of decentralized technologies, we invite you to apply and help us shape the crypto frontier together!
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