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Kraken · 1 day ago

Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Onchain

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $221K/yr

5+ years exp

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, aiming to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. The Senior Software Engineer will design and implement robust Rust services, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the enhancement of onchain utility at Kraken.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyEthereum

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust Rust services

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Smart Contract, DevOps, and Frontend Engineering to ensure seamless integration of new features and improvements

Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code

Write technical specifications in the form of RFCs, own feature development through to deployment

Collaborate on large scale distributed systems architecture

Integrate 3rd party APIs and multiple blockchain networks into our products

Opportunities to work with onchain data

Qualification

RustBlockchain technologyDistributed systemsGraphQLSQLRESTful APIsWebSocketsSecurity-first mindsetMentorshipProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

5+ years of full-time engineering experience within a large technology organization or fast growing startup

5+ years of Rust familiarity and development experience

Experience working with blockchain technology and DeFi

Have a security-first mindset during system design

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 Event-Driven Systems, to design scalable solutions

Collaborate effectively with product teams to gather requirements and constraints for designing appropriate systems

Experience working with GraphQL, SQL, RESTful APIs and WebSockets

Provide mentorship to other engineers while contributing to defining the technical culture

Deep knowledge in one or more blockchain ecosystems such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana

Pragmatic and solution-oriented, stoic in the face of many obstacles

Proactively adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and apply innovative solutions to dynamic challenges, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced development environment

Demonstrates a receptive mindset, adept at engaging in constructive dialogue on complex subjects with colleagues, while remaining adaptable and open to alternative perspectives

Company

Kraken

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Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets securely.

Founded in 1911

Remote First, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.kraken.com/

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