Software Engineer - Frontend

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. 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. We have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages and develop premium crypto products.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Payments & Blockchain team, focused on our payment systems. The team is responsible for the first and last mile of every dollar (digital or fiat) that goes in or out of Kraken. As a member, your focus will be on protecting client funds by building systems that communicate with various blockchains to enable timely processing of client transactions while ensuring safety and security of all funds on the exchange.

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality payment processing systems using React.js and other relevant technologies.
• Build and refine seamless transaction experiences that optimize fund transfers for speed, security, and reliability.
• Ensure an efficient and intuitive onboarding experience for users interacting with payment systems, reducing friction and improving trust.
• Develop innovative features that enhance engagement, retention, and loyalty within the payments ecosystem.
• Set the standard for high‑quality, secure code and lead the development of complex financial software systems.
• Influence technical decisions, contribute to strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions with a deep understanding of financial systems and security best practices.
• Mentor engineers, foster a culture of technical excellence, and drive process improvements in financial software development.
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault‑tolerant financial systems, ensuring compliance and security best practices.

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications.
• Deep understanding of JavaScript/Type Script and proficiency with React and React Native frameworks.
• Experience with Next.js, RESTful APIs and Web Sockets.
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with modern front‑end build pipelines and tooling.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles.
• Experience with in a large technology organization or fast‑growing startup.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology.

Unless a specific Final date to receive applications is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.

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.