Kraken - Senior Staff Software Engineer

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing high-performance backend systems, preferably in finance, trading, or distributed environments • Deep expertise in at least one systems language (C++, Go, or Rust) and solid scripting knowledge in Python • Strong familiarity with Linux systems, including low-level debugging, concurrency, and profiling • Experience building and optimizing low-latency, high-throughput services handling large-scale transaction volumes • Demonstrated ability to make data-driven architectural decisions and communicate trade-offs clearly • Experience with distributed systems, messaging queues, and inter-service communication protocols (gRPC, REST, etc.) • Familiarity with cryptocurrency markets, DeFi, and blockchain protocols is a major plus • BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline • 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.