Kraken
Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Onchain
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Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Onchain
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Kraken .
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.
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.
Responsibilities
Design and implement robust Rust services.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Product, Smart Contract, DevOps, Frontend Engineering) to ensure seamless integration of new features.
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.
Skills
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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
This job is accepting ongoing applications; there is no application deadline.
Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.
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Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Onchain
role at
Kraken .
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.
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.
Responsibilities
Design and implement robust Rust services.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Product, Smart Contract, DevOps, Frontend Engineering) to ensure seamless integration of new features.
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.
Skills
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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
This job is accepting ongoing applications; there is no application deadline.
Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.
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