Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
What makes us different?
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.
Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.
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 are currently seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer (React Native) to join our Pro Trading team.
The Pro team is responsible for Kraken Pro’s web and mobile trading experiences across spot and futures markets. Distributed globally, the team builds and scales high-performance trading interfaces using Typescript and React, delivering fast, reliable, and intuitive experiences for advanced traders.
Join the Pro team and help build the internet of money. You’ll lead and grow a distributed team of engineers responsible for the frontend and mobile experience powering Kraken Pro. In this role, you’ll drive technical direction, product execution, and engineering excellence across Kraken’s next generation trading platform.
Own and drive the technical vision and architecture of Kraken’s Pro mobile application
Build and maintain high-performance mobile applications using React Native and TypeScript
Lead initiatives to improve app performance, reliability, and scalability (e.g. startup time, responsiveness, resource efficiency)
Act as a technical leader across multiple teams, ensuring consistency and quality across a shared codebase
Partner with Product, Design, and Backend teams to deliver impactful, user-facing features
Take the lead during critical production issues, diagnosing problems and driving solutions
Define and evolve engineering standards, best practices, and tooling for mobile development
Mentor engineers and elevate the overall technical capability of the team
Stay close to the code while operating at a strategic, platform level
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on mobile development
Deep expertise in React Native and TypeScript
Proven experience owning or leading large-scale, production mobile applications
Strong understanding of mobile performance optimisation, architecture, and debugging
Experience delivering measurable improvements to app performance (e.g. load time, stability, efficiency)
Solid knowledge of iOS and Android platforms
Experience working across multiple teams or shared platforms
Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across teams
A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a bias for action
Significant experience of developing micro interactions and animations in React Native
Experience building high-performance consumer or fintech applications
Familiarity with native mobile development (Swift, Kotlin, etc.)
Experience defining or scaling mobile platforms across multiple teams
Background in fast-growing or highly technical product environments
Contributions to open-source or the broader engineering community
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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Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering
- Deep expertise in React Native and TypeScript
- Proven experience owning or leading large-scale mobile applications
- Strong understanding of mobile performance optimisation
Kraken Digital Asset Exchange Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kraken Digital Asset Exchange and has not been reviewed or approved by Kraken Digital Asset Exchange.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and pet insurance are described as available, alongside mental health support and coaching benefits. Wellness programs and stipends (e.g., fitness support, yoga, Headspace, monthly wellness stipend) further strengthen the overall health-and-wellbeing offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off coverage is portrayed as broad, including a base PTO allotment, paid sick days, holidays, and bereavement leave, with flexibility/unlimited elements in some setups. Fully remote work and flexible schedules are repeatedly positioned as part of the overall rewards experience.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with an employer match is specified, creating a concrete retirement benefit beyond cash compensation. Equity grants and performance bonuses are also presented as part of the financial rewards package.
Kraken Digital Asset Exchange Insights
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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