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.

What makes us different?

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. 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 industry-leading security crypto education and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro Kraken NFT and Kraken Futures .

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

Team:

The Growth team drives Kraken’s mission to expand its global user base focusing on optimizing the entire user journey - from first impressions to retention. Within this broader team the Onboarding team plays a crucial role by ensuring new users have a seamless intuitive and efficient experience when joining Kraken setting the stage for long-term engagement and trust.

The Onboarding team operates at the intersection of engineering product and design collaborating closely with product managers and designers to craft experiences that align with Kraken’s growth objectives. Your team’s impact will extend beyond engineering supporting Kraken’s mission by lowering barriers to entry increasing conversion rates and enabling a frictionless path for users across the globe. This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact how Kraken introduces crypto to the world - one new user at a time.

The opportunity

• Design develop and maintain high-quality web & mobile applications using React Native

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Design and Backend Engineering to deliver high-impact features and improvements

• Significantly influence technical decisions contribute to technical strategy discussions and shape product/domain decisions with an expert understanding of engineering best practices

• Mentor junior and senior engineers and provide constructive feedback

• Master multiple technologies and stay ahead of the curve with new tools and trends

• Design and implement scalable maintainable and fault-tolerant systems with a deep understanding of complex software development architecture and design patterns

• Lead and collaborate on complex initiatives and drive feedback and growth across teams

• Drive process improvements and lead by example with advanced experience in multiple software development processes

Skills you should HODL

• 6+ years of experience in software development with a focus on web and mobile applications

• Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React Native frameworks

• Strong experience of API design security and performance optimization

• Experience with Next.js and WebSockets

• Experience with frontend testing frameworks

• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tooling

• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles

• Excellent problem-solving skills attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to haves

• Familiarity with native mobile app development (iOS/Android)

• Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology

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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 don't fully meet the listed requirements especially if you're 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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