Staff Software Engineer - Special Projects (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Special Projects to join our innovative team at Kraken. As a fully remote position, you will have the opportunity to work from anywhere while contributing to the future of crypto. In this role, you will help expand the Kraken platform by building new backend capabilities and shared primitives that unlock new product experiences. Join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, allowing everyone to achieve financial freedom and inclusion.

What You'll Do

• Architect and ship new backend capabilities that integrate AI-adjacent functionality into Kraken’s core systems.
• Design distributed services that meet high standards for reliability, performance, and correctness.
• Work on latency-sensitive and real-time system components.
• Own end-to-end technical design, from protocol and service boundaries through production deployment.
• Leverage modern AI tooling to significantly accelerate development velocity while maintaining engineering rigor.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional partners on high-impact, technically ambitious initiatives.
• Deliver complex systems on ambitious timelines without sacrificing quality.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Rust (preferred) or another systems-level language such as Go, C++, or similar.
• Deep experience designing and operating distributed systems in production environments.
• Strong understanding of low-level networking, concurrency models, and performance tradeoffs.
• Experience building real-time or latency-sensitive systems.
• Proven track record of repeatedly shipping complex, high-impact technical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to independently own architecture and delivery in ambiguous environments.
• Practical experience applying or integrating AI capabilities into backend systems.

Nice to Have

• Contributions to high-performance or open-source infrastructure projects.
• Kubernetes or Hashicorp stack (Nomad/Consul/Vault) experience.
• Experience in high-growth, startup-style engineering teams.
• Past experience with crypto or trading related projects.
• Full-stack capabilities, able to switch from product ideation to architecture, from code to operations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 annually.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work with a world-class team of crypto experts.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities and learning budget.
• Inclusive and diverse company culture.