Software Engineer - Rust - Onchain

Software Engineer - Rust - Onchain at Kraken

Kraken is a mission‑focused company rooted in crypto values. Our team, called Krakenites, is a world‑class group of engineers, product managers, and designers dedicated to unlocking the potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. As a fully remote organization we have team members in over 70 countries who speak more than 50 languages. Kraken builds secure, production‑grade crypto products such as Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures—all designed to empower traders, institutions, and newcomers alike.

• Design and implement robust Rust services.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Product, Smart Contract, Dev Ops, Frontend Engineering) to ensure seamless integration of new features.
• Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code.
• Produce technical specifications and own feature development through deployment.
• Collaborate on large‑scale distributed systems architecture.
• Integrate third‑party APIs and multiple blockchain networks into our products.
• Leverage on‑chain data to create innovative product improvements.

• 5+ years of full‑time engineering experience in a large technology organization or fast‑growing startup.
• 3+ years of Rust development experience.
• Hands‑on experience with blockchain technology and DeFi solutions.
• Security‑first mindset during system design.
• Strong debugging skills across OS, network, and application stack.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, RPC protocols, Kafka, and event‑driven architectures.
• Experience working with Graph
  
  QL, SQL, RESTful APIs, and Web Sockets.
• Deep knowledge of at least one blockchain ecosystem such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana.
• Pragmatic, solution‑oriented, and resilient under rapidly evolving technological environments.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging in constructive dialogue on complex subjects.

This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no Final date to receive applications.

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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.

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