Senior Software Engineer - Rust for Crypto Product Engineering

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Rust remote to join our innovative team at Kraken. As a fully remote company, we empower our Krakenites to work from anywhere in the world, contributing to the future of crypto and blockchain technology.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement robust Rust services and libraries that power trading, payments, and crypto experiences with a focus on reliability, performance, and user impact.
• Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code that scales across teams and supports revenue-critical systems without compromising safety or security.
• Collaborate on large-scale distributed systems architecture, translating evolving product requirements into resilient, low-latency solutions.
• Work alongside hundreds of experienced Rust engineers, contributing to a high-performance, product-driven engineering culture.
• Take complete end-to-end ownership of systems and libraries.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in the fintech or crypto space.
• 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.

Nice to Have

• Experience with mentoring other engineers and contributing to defining technical culture.
• Familiarity with crypto products and services.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 per year.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Join us as a Senior Software Engineer - Rust remote and be part of a mission-focused team dedicated to accelerating the global adoption of crypto. Apply now!