Software Engineer - Rust - Backend - Pro

Software Engineer – Rust – Backend – Pro

Join Kraken as a Software Engineer – Rust – Backend – Pro to help build the future of crypto.

Kraken is a mission‑focused company rooted in crypto values. We accelerate global adoption of crypto, fostering financial freedom and inclusion.

• Design and implement robust Rust services and libraries.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Product, Design, and Frontend Engineering to ensure seamless integration of new features.
  
  Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code.
• Collaborate on large‑scale distributed systems architecture.
• Work side by side with hundreds of experienced Rust engineers.

• 3+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficient in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust.
• Security‑first mindset during system design.
• Autonomous debugging across the stack (OS, network, application).
• Effective collaboration with product teams to gather requirements.
• End‑to‑end ownership of systems and libraries.
• Solution‑oriented, pragmatic, and adaptable to evolving technologies.

The Pro team is responsible for trading backend services such as the matching engine, market data gateways, internal and external APIs, and other trading services. We code in Rust and work agile globally.

Kraken is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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. We don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don’t fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you’re passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

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