Senior Software Engineer - Custody - Embed

We are seeking a Senior Custody Engineer to join a newly created team within Kraken. You'll build embedded finance on DeFi rails, enabling developers to open DeFi wallets for their users through easy-to-use SDKs.

Overview

Department

Engineering

Job type

Full time

Compensation

$173,000 - $289,000 per year

Location

San Francisco, United States, North America

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About the Team

Our mission is to move the economy away from fiat to stablecoins, giving power back to the people through DeFi with the convenience of cash but the safety of digital assets.

We’re seeking a strong communicator and a collaborative team player who can decompose complex problems into manageable tasks. You’ll work alongside engineers across the team and organization, learning and exploring innovative ways to address issues and improve workflows.

This role is open to onsite work in San Francisco or remote work within PST hours.

Key Responsibilities

Build robust backends that handle wallet management, payments, and treasury functionalities

Strong understanding of authentication protocols, key management and access controls

Experience implementing commonly used cryptographic techniques for self or joint custodial solutions

Design and implement APIs that developers can integrate easily into their applications

Ensure system security and reliability in handling stablecoin transactions across jurisdictions.

Develop scalable infrastructure for onboarding users in key target markets

Skills You Should HODL

Proficient in building highly scalable backend systems using languages like Python, Go, Rust, or Node.js

Strong experience working with blockchain technologies, DeFi protocols, and stablecoins

Expertise in designing secure and efficient APIs

Knowledge of key management and cryptographic methods

Familiarity with integrating on/off ramps and payment systems

5+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally in fintech or blockchain sectors

Highly autonomous and able to execute complex technical projects independently

About Kraken

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.