kraken.com - Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Payward Services

• 5+ years of software engineering experience • Proficient in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust • Have a security-first mindset during system design to ensure robustness • 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 • Take complete end-to-end ownership of systems and libraries • Provide mentorship to other engineers while contributing to defining the technical culture • Experience building B2B focused products, ideally in the fintech or crypto space • 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. • Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills 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 knowledgeable about crypto. • We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.