Kraken - Engineering Manager

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering • 2+ years of experience in hands-on engineering management of a team from 4-8 people • Experience with security-sensitive backend systems (authentication, authorization, identity, permissions, auditability) • Familiarity with enterprise security and identity standards and integrations (e.g., SSO) • Track record leading delivery and operation of multi-tenant backend systems in production environments • Direct experience with Rust in production • Proactive and results-oriented mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks • Excellent and collaborative communication and stakeholder management skills • Passion for solving complex engineering problems • Built or operated IdP integrations at scale (OIDC/SAML), including enterprise SSO deployments (Okta, Auth0, Microsoft Entra ID) • Implemented provisioning automation standards (e.g., SCIM) • Delivered audit logging, security event pipelines, or SIEM integrations • Designed scalable permissioning models (RBAC/ABAC/PBAC) and least-privilege programs • Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. • Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. • 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. • 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! • We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Assessment results are considered alongside other relevant information, such as experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.