Director of Engineering Equities and Tokenised Equities
Offer summary
Qualifications:
10+ years of software engineering experience., At least 5 years of engineering leadership with team accountability., Deep technical expertise in scalable distributed systems, trading platforms, or digital asset infrastructure., Experience working in regulated environments or building compliant financial systems..Key responsibilities:
- Set the technical and strategic direction for the Equities and Tokenised Equities team.
- Build and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership and innovation.
- Partner with stakeholders to define roadmaps, operating models, and technical constraints.
- Oversee architecture and operational maturity of trading systems, ensuring security, performance, and compliance.
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 workThe teamWe are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead Kraken’s Equities and Tokenised Equities initiatives. This is a highimpact leadership role that combines strategic vision, technical depth, and people leadership. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable designing longterm roadmaps and organizational structures as they are diving into architecture reviews and debugging complex issues with engineers. You will be accountable for delivering a worldclass experience in a category that sits at the intersection of traditional and decentralized finance.
This is a critical role for Kraken’s expansion beyond crypto, requiring a seasoned engineering leader who thrives in ambiguous environments, has a bias for action, and deeply understands how to build reliable, scalable, and compliant financial systems.
We are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead Kraken’s Equities and Tokenised Equities initiatives. This is a highimpact leadership role that combines strategic vision, technical depth, and people leadership. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable designing longterm roadmaps and organizational structures as they are diving into architecture reviews and debugging complex issues with engineers. You will be accountable for delivering a worldclass experience in a category that sits at the intersection of traditional and decentralized finance.
This is a critical role for Kraken’s expansion beyond crypto, requiring a seasoned engineering leader who thrives in ambiguous environments, has a bias for action, and deeply understands how to build reliable, scalable, and compliant financial systems.
The opportunity
Set the technical and strategic direction for the Equities and Tokenised Equities team, aligning engineering outcomes with Kraken’s broader business goals.
Build and lead a highperforming team of engineers and managers, cultivating a strong culture of ownership, innovation, and execution excellence.
Partner with Product, Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders to define roadmap, operating model, and technical constraints for equities offerings.
Ensure a worldclass user experience across jurisdictions, balancing performance, security, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee the architecture and operational maturity of the systems powering tokenised and traditional equity trading, including integrations with exchanges, custodians, and onchain infrastructure.
Drive crossfunctional engineering initiatives that span multiple teams, acting as a connector across product verticals.
Attract, grow, and retain toptier engineering talent through mentorship, recruiting, and career development.
Monitor and manage team performance, engineering velocity, technical debt, and production stability.
Represent the team’s work to senior leadership and external partners as needed.
Skills you should HODL
10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years of engineering leadership with full accountability for team delivery and technical quality.
Proven track record of leading crossfunctional teams in financial services, fintech, or blockchainbased systems.
Deep technical background in scalable distributed systems, trading platforms, or digital asset infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fastpaced, highambiguity environments and influence outcomes without authority.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, including experience working with execlevel stakeholders and external partners.
Strong product intuition and customerfirst mindset.
Prior experience working in a regulated environment or building compliant financial systems.
Nice to havesExperience shipping equity or tokenised securities products to market.
Deep understanding of the equities and crypto industries.
Contributions to financial opensource projects, technical writing, or speaking at industry events.
Set the technical and strategic direction for the Equities and Tokenised Equities team, aligning engineering outcomes with Kraken’s broader business goals.
Build and lead a highperforming team of engineers and managers, cultivating a strong culture of ownership, innovation, and execution excellence.
Partner with Product, Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders to define roadmap, operating model, and technical constraints for equities offerings.
Ensure a worldclass user experience across jurisdictions, balancing performance, security, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee the architecture and operational maturity of the systems powering tokenised and traditional equity trading, including integrations with exchanges, custodians, and onchain infrastructure.
Drive crossfunctional engineering initiatives that span multiple teams, acting as a connector across product verticals.
Attract, grow, and retain toptier engineering talent through mentorship, recruiting, and career development.
Monitor and manage team performance, engineering velocity, technical debt, and production stability.
Represent the team’s work to senior leadership and external partners as needed.
10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years of engineering leadership with full accountability for team delivery and technical quality.
Proven track record of leading crossfunctional teams in financial services, fintech, or blockchainbased systems.
Deep technical background in scalable distributed systems, trading platforms, or digital asset infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fastpaced, highambiguity environments and influence outcomes without authority.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, including experience working with execlevel stakeholders and external partners.
Strong product intuition and customerfirst mindset.
Prior experience working in a regulated environment or building compliant financial systems.
Experience shipping equity or tokenised securities products to market.
Deep understanding of the equities and crypto industries.
Contributions to financial opensource projects, technical writing, or speaking at industry events.
Nice to haves
Skills you should HODL
Required profile
Experience
Other Skills
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Public Speaking
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