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Kraken · 3 months ago

Head of Trading Infrastructure

positionEurope
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$195K/yr - $323K/yr

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, aiming to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. The Head of Trading Infrastructure will set the vision and strategy for the systems that power the exchange, ensuring high-performance trading infrastructure and alignment of cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Own the product vision and roadmap for exchange infrastructure and trading performance
Partner with engineering leaders to design low-latency, high-throughput systems for order matching, execution, and market data
Translate market needs into infrastructure priorities and features
Define success metrics (latency, resiliency, uptime, throughput) and hold teams accountable to them
Anticipate industry shifts and shape our platform to stay ahead
Align cross-functional teams (product, engineering, risk, compliance) around infrastructure strategy

Qualification

Trading system architectureHigh-performance platformsProduct visionRoadmapLow-latency systemsHigh-throughput systemsPassion for crypto marketsCommunication

Required

Senior product leader with experience in exchange, trading, or high-performance platforms
Proven ability to set product vision and translate it into a long-term roadmap
Strong understanding of trading system architecture and how infrastructure drives user experience
Excellent communication skills — can influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
A passion for crypto markets, market structure, and building the next generation of trading infrastructure

Company

Kraken

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Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets securely.
dateFounded in 1911
location
Remote First, US
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.kraken.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Kraken has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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David Ripley
CEO
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Trevor Rutar, MBA
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Kraken Bank
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