Backend Crypto Engineer

Summary

Join Kraken's Crypto team as a fully remote Backend Engineer to integrate Kraken's systems with various cryptocurrencies and blockchains. You will focus on protecting client funds by building systems that communicate with different blockchains for timely transaction processing while ensuring security. This role involves designing and implementing low-latency, high-availability applications, writing scalable and efficient code, optimizing database schemas, and maintaining existing crypto services. The ideal candidate possesses at least 3 years of backend development experience, strong expertise in the Ethereum stack, and proficiency in relevant technologies. Kraken is a mission-focused company committed to accelerating global crypto adoption.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of backend development experience
• Solid expertise in the Ethereum stack, with hands-on experience in smart contract development using Solidity
• Strong backend development skills with Typescript (Node.js) and/or Rust
• Understanding of cryptographic principles and security best practices for EVM-based systems
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and GNU/Linux environments
• Proficiency with Git and testing frameworks for automated testing and unit tests
• Passion for blockchain development, with a strong focus on Ethereum, EVM, L2s and decentralized technologies
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, ready to tackle dynamic challenges in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Integrate our existing systems with exciting new blockchains
• Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, super secure applications and data protection systems
• Write highly scalable, high volume services
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Design and optimize database schemas
• Own, develop and maintain existing crypto services

Preferred Qualifications

Passion or knowledge about crypto