Software Engineer - Exchange - C++

Software Engineer – Exchange – C++

Join to apply for this role at Kraken, a mission‑focused crypto company dedicated to accelerating global crypto adoption.

Krakenites are a world‑class team with crypto conviction, united by a desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company with employees in 70+ countries, our Exchange team builds the internet of money.

The Exchange team is responsible for everything related to trading backend services such as the matching engine, market data gateways, internal and external APIs, margin systems, and other trading services. The team is located globally and responsibilities are split into sub‑teams that work with various tech stacks. Our teams code in C++, Go, Rust, and Python, depending on the product they are contributing to within Kraken and work agile around the globe.

The Trading Technologies team recently played a critical role in scaling Kraken's trading infrastructure.

• Develop and maintain core framework and key software components for the Kraken trading engine
• Build and design solutions that mitigate risk, implement security, and protect both systems and data
• Improve site performance by designing and implementing low‑latency and high‑availability applications
• Construct dynamically scalable platforms capable of heavy transaction volume
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and contribute to product roadmap accomplishment
• Work collaboratively on a distributed team leveraging soft skills to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders

• Prior experience in at least one of the following using Linux – distributed and/or highly‑concurrent systems; low‑latency and/or high‑volume transaction environments
• 3+ years experience working with modern C++
• High level of proficiency in Python, Rust, and SQL strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of order types, trading systems, and financial products is highly desirable
• Experience profiling and optimising code (CPU, memory, network)
• Cryptocurrency/Blockchain familiarity highly preferable
• Proactive mindset with the ability to both prioritise tasks and adhere to aggressive deadlines
• BS in a technical or quantitative field

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology