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
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our Desktop team developing and enhancing Kraken Desktop, the premier electronic trading platform. This role involves designing, implementing and maintaining features that deliver the best trading experience out there. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in desktop application development and a passion for cryptocurrencies.
The team is located globally and works using Rust and the Iced framework.
The Opportunity
- Develop and maintain core framework and key software components for the Kraken Desktop platform using Rust
- Identify and resolve bugs and optimize application performance
- Build highly performant and scalable code capable of handling heavy transaction volume
- Write reusable, testable and efficient code
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to product roadmap accomplishments
Skills You Should HODL
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering
- Experience with Rust
- Proactive mindset with the ability to prioritize and take ownership of large features
- Able to work with a team spanning multiple time zones and comfortable with written and asynchronous communication
- Passion for solving complex engineering problems
- Obsession with performance and building beautiful type systems
- Experience building desktop applications and/or familiarity with the Iced framework is a plus
