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Kraken · 8 hours ago

Senior AI/ML Engineer

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, seeking to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. The Senior AI/ML Engineer will design and implement a robust AI/ML platform, enabling data scientists and engineers to build and deploy models for anti-fraud and compliance monitoring initiatives.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyEthereum
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Responsibilities

Design and implement robust Python services and libraries to power real-time fraud detection and compliance monitoring systems
Build scalable batch and streaming data pipelines for feature building, model inference, and training, with strong guarantees for data quality, latency, and reliability
Develop and operate a developer-friendly ML platform, including feature stores, data validation tooling, and model-training pipelines with automated quality checks
Support ML model lifecycle management — from feature engineering and experimentation to deployment, monitoring, and performance tuning
Manage and optimize real-time data infrastructure, leveraging technologies such as Kafka, Apache Flink, and Kubernetes/Nomad
Work closely with experienced Python and Rust engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders
Mentor junior engineers, foster best practices, and help shape a strong engineering culture
Stay current with MLOps, AI infrastructure, and data engineering trends, bringing innovative solutions into production
Take end-to-end ownership of systems and services, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security

Qualification

PythonMLOpsReal-time data pipelinesAI/ML platformKafkaApache FlinkData processing workflowsContainerizationRustGenAI toolsCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

5+ years of engineering experience in the Data and/or AI/ML space
Strong software engineering background, with proficiency in Python (familiarity with Rust is a plus)
Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale batch data processing workflows (e.g., Pandas, Spark, Polars, SQL)
Hands-on experience developing and operating real-time, low-latency, streaming data pipelines (e.g., Apache Flink, Kafka, Beam)
Proven experience in building and maintaining AI/ML or data platforms at scale
Solid understanding of MLOps concepts — including model lifecycle management, CI/CD for ML, feature stores, and data validation frameworks
Experience with GenAI tools, such as Langchain, LlamaIndex, and open source Vector DBs
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Nomad
A pragmatic mindset, able to balance technical rigor, performance, and delivery timelines
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner across disciplines
A passion for building secure, reliable systems that support mission-critical business functions

Company

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

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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