Kraken is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Onchain

Forging the Frontier of Digital Currency Our team members are global experts with cryptocurrency passion, unified by our ambition to explore and unleash blockchain technology's transformative potential. What distinguishes us? We are an organization driven by mission-oriented crypto principles. As a team member, you'll join our quest to expedite worldwide cryptocurrency adoption, empowering individuals toward financial independence and accessibility. For over a decade, our unwavering commitment to our mission has attracted premier cryptocurrency professionals globally. Before applying, review our organizational culture webpage to understand our core values and mission. We anticipate candidates will familiarize themselves with our platform's functionalities. Operating entirely remotely, we have team representatives spanning 70+ nations, communicating across 50+ languages. Our professionals develop sophisticated digital currency platforms for experienced traders, institutional clients, and emerging participants. We prioritize cutting-edge security, comprehensive educational resources, and exceptional client support through innovative products. Become a team member and revolutionize digital currency's future! Proof of Contribution Team Dynamics Join an elite engineering collective developing high-caliber technological enhancements and introducing advanced blockchain utilities. You'll drive significant technical decisions, collaborating intimately with product and cross-functional engineering teams to generate groundbreaking opportunities. Professional Responsibilities - Engineer resilient Rust-based services - Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for seamless feature integration - Create reusable, efficient, thoroughly tested code - Develop comprehensive technical documentation - Architect large-scale distributed systems - Integrate blockchain network and third-party API connections - Explore onchain data exploration opportunities Required Competencies - 5+ years enterprise-level engineering experience - 5+ years Rust development expertise - Blockchain and decentralized finance background - Security-focused system design approach - Autonomous troubleshooting capabilities - Comprehensive distributed systems understanding - Collaborative requirement gathering skills - Proficiency with GraphQL, SQL, API interactions - Technical mentorship capabilities - Deep blockchain ecosystem knowledge - Solution-oriented problem-solving - Adaptability in rapidly evolving technological landscapes - Constructive communication and perspective openness Ongoing application acceptance. We celebrate global talent, prioritizing merit-based recruitment. We encourage applications from passionate cryptocurrency enthusiasts, even if qualifications aren't entirely aligned. We maintain strict non-discrimination principles, rejecting bias across all protected characteristics. Compensation Range: $110.4K - $220.8K