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Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.
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As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
Proof of workThe teamWe’re hiring a Senior Automation Engineer to build and scale the internal automation engine that powers Kraken’s operational backbone. This is a hands-on role for someone who operates like a systems engineer and a business partner in equal measure—someone who can architect workflows, eliminate operational inefficiencies, and rapidly ship automations that unlock leverage across every function.
This role sits within Business Operations and is designed to complement and extend the enterprise automation portfolio, focused on process, systems, automation, and workflow orchestration. This role will serve as an automation counterpart, embedding deeply across teams to solve operational friction with technical rigor.
You will own Kraken’s internal n8n implementation—including initial deployment, scaling, workflow development, and long-term governance—and build resilient automations across teams. You should thrive in ambiguous, 0→1 environments and be comfortable freelancing across functions to find and solve problems before they become big rocks.
The opportunityArchitect and own Kraken’s automation platform, with hands-on development in n8n and complementary no-code/low-code tooling
Design and implement end-to-end workflow automations spanning Finance, Compliance, Product, Operations, Engineering, Support, and more
Identify operational inefficiencies and build scalable automations that remove manual work and reduce errors
Build both code and no-code automations, selecting the right approach based on complexity and long-term durability
Partner closely with Business Operations to deliver quick-win automations while broader engineering teams focus on larger enterprise initiatives
Integrate internal and external systems, stitching together APIs, data sources, and tools into unified automated workflows
Establish workflow standards, best practices, and monitoring frameworks to ensure long-term stability and observability
Operate with high autonomy, moving from idea → scoping → design → build → test → deploy with minimal oversight
Partner with leaders across the company to identify and execute high-impact automation opportunities
Contribute to Kraken’s enterprise automation roadmap, informing future tooling and architectural decisions
Strong systems engineering background with experience architecting internal tooling or automation platforms
Deep fluency with n8n (or equivalent workflow orchestration tools: Zapier, Make.com, Airflow, Prefect, Temporal)
Experience operating in startup or 0→1 environments, comfortable building structure where none exists
Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate them into scalable technical workflows
Proven ability to own problems end-to-end: discovery, scoping, technical design, implementation, QA, rollout, and maintenance
Ability to work across code and no-code ecosystems, selecting the right tool for speed and long-term maintainability
Experience integrating APIs, internal tools, third-party systems, and databases into automated workflows
High ownership mindset and bias toward action—proactively finds inefficiencies and solves them
Strong collaboration skills across Product, Engineering, Finance, Compliance, Data, and BizOps
Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience scaling automation platforms in high-growth or regulated environments
Familiarity with data engineering or orchestration tooling (for cross-team workflows)
Exposure to crypto, fintech, or other fast-paced operational domains
Experience contributing to enterprise automation or systems transformation 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.
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.
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What We Do
Kraken is one of the world’s longest-standing and most secure crypto platforms. Our mission is to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Globally, Kraken clients trade more than 200 digital assets and 6 different national currencies, including GBP, EUR, USD, CAD, CHF, and AUD. Kraken was founded in 2011 and was one of the first platforms to offer spot trading with margin,, staking, regulated derivatives and index services. Trusted by over 10 million individuals, traders and institutions around the world, Kraken offers professional 24/7/365 client support along with one of the fastest, most performant trading platforms available. Kraken has set the industry standard for transparency and client trust, and was the first crypto platform to conduct Proof of Reserves. In 2024, Kraken ranked 12th in Newsweek's Global Top 100 list of Most Loved Workplaces. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a flexible workplace that prioritizes wellbeing and career development. Kraken prioritizes client-centricity, security, and superior products, valuing merit and encouraging bold ideas within a transparent communication framework. Kraken offers a flexible, asynchronous, and globally remote work culture, allowing its employees (aka Krakenites) to balance team and personal needs. Kraken provides diverse learning and development programs, enabling Krakenites to chart their own professional paths in the crypto industry. Benefits include globally competitive compensation (with crypto payment options), flexible time off, wellness perks, and annual team retreats. Kraken's collaborative culture promotes authenticity, humility, and respect, encouraging candid interactions and valuing diverse perspectives from its global team. Crypto conviction is central to Kraken's ethos, driving product and service development. The company views challenges as opportunities for creative problem-solving, remaining adaptable in the fast-paced crypto industry. Kraken seeks individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a curious, self-starting approach to complex problems. The company fosters a culture of accountability and clear communication, valuing critical feedback for continuous improvement. Overall, Kraken's EVP reflects its commitment to building a bridge from traditional finance to crypto, both in its broader mission and in supporting employees transitioning to crypto careers.
Why Work With Us
Work at Kraken to be part of a mission-driven crypto revolution. Enjoy a flexible, remote-first culture that values bold ideas. Grow your career with competitive benefits and diverse learning opportunities. Join a collaborative team that embraces innovation, accountability, and globally inclusive perspectives.
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