Senior Engineering Manager - Pro

Senior Engineering Manager - Pro at Kraken

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.

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.

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.

Join our Pro team and start building the internet of money. The team is responsible for everything to do with trading & markets, across spot & futures. You’ll be working on services handling a variety of roles, such as authentication, e‑mail management, user stats, and, of course, the trading engine itself. Our team works mostly in Rust.

• Lead a team that develops and maintains core framework and key software components for the Kraken trading platform
• Design and implement microservices in Rust
• Build and design solutions that mitigate risk, enhance security, and protect both systems and data
• Construct dynamically scalable platforms capable of heavy transaction volume, low‑latency and high availability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and contribute to product roadmap accomplishments

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering
• 3+ years experience running a software development team, from 4-8 people
• Experience writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust
• Proactive mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Work collaboratively on a distributed team leveraging soft skills to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders
• Passion for solving complex engineering problems

• Previous experience in Trading and/or Fintech

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. As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.

This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no Final date to receive applications. Please note, applicants may redact or remove information identifying age, date of birth, or dates of attendance or graduation from an educational institution. Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Location: Remote