Senior Software Engineer Rust Backend Consumer
Offer summary
Qualifications:
7+ years of software engineering experience., Proficiency in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust., Strong understanding of distributed systems, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and event-driven architectures., Ability to autonomously debug issues across the stack and take end-to-end ownership of systems..Key responsibilities:
- Design and implement robust Rust services and libraries.
- Write reusable, testable, and efficient code for consumer applications.
- Collaborate on large-scale distributed systems architecture.
- Mentor other engineers and contribute to technical culture.
Job description
Building the Future of Crypto Our Krakenites are a worldclass 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 missionfocused 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 industryleading security, crypto education, and worldclass client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
Proof of work
The teamWe are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Consumer team. The Consumer team at Kraken focuses on building applications that expose Kraken’s product offering to the mass market. Trying to onboard the next 100 million people to the benefits of crypto.
This role primarily involves developing features and maintaining our “Consumer” applications, which consists of a suite of applications aimed at offering the simplest way for our customers to interact with Kraken. We expect anyone applying for this role to have an extreme eye for detail, a passion for building genuinely world class user experiences, a “ship fast but don’t ship shit” attitude and be highly self driven.
This role primarily involves developing features and maintaining our “Consumer” applications, which consists of a suite of applications aimed at offering the simplest way for our customers to interact with Kraken. We expect anyone applying for this role to have an extreme eye for detail, a passion for building genuinely world class user experiences, a “ship fast but don’t ship shit” attitude and be highly self driven.
The opportunityDesign and implement robust Rust services and libraries
Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient codebase
Collaborate on large scale distributed systems architecture
Work side by side with hundreds of experienced Rust engineers
Skills you should HODL7+ years of software engineering experience
Proficient in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust
Have a securityfirst mindset during system design to ensure robustness
Demonstrate the ability to autonomously debug issues across the stack (OS, network, application)
Apply a solid understanding of distributed systems and technologies, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and EventDriven Systems, to design scalable solutions
Collaborate effectively with product teams to gather requirements and constraints for designing appropriate systems
Take complete endtoend ownership of systems and libraries
Provide mentorship to other engineers while contributing to defining the technical culture
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 dont fully meet the listed requirements, especially if youre 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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Design and implement robust Rust services and libraries
Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient codebase
Collaborate on large scale distributed systems architecture
Work side by side with hundreds of experienced Rust engineers
7+ years of software engineering experience
Proficient in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust
Have a securityfirst mindset during system design to ensure robustness
Demonstrate the ability to autonomously debug issues across the stack (OS, network, application)
Apply a solid understanding of distributed systems and technologies, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and EventDriven Systems, to design scalable solutions
Collaborate effectively with product teams to gather requirements and constraints for designing appropriate systems
Take complete endtoend ownership of systems and libraries
Provide mentorship to other engineers while contributing to defining the technical culture
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 dont fully meet the listed requirements, especially if youre 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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Skills you should HODL
Required profile
Experience
Other Skills
- Mentorship
- Detail Oriented
- Collaboration
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