Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Kraken's Trading & Market Risk team and contribute to building the internet of money. As a fully remote team member, you will develop and maintain core framework and key software components for the Kraken trading engine. You will build solutions to mitigate risk and improve site performance. The role requires experience with distributed systems, C++, and a proactive mindset. Kraken offers a global, collaborative environment and is committed to industry-leading security and crypto education.

Requirements

• Prior experience in at least one of the following using Linux - distributed and/or highly-concurrent systems; low-latency and/or high-volume transaction environments
• 5+ years experience working with C++
• BS in a technical or quantitative field

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core framework and key software components for the Kraken trading engine
• Build and design solutions that mitigate risk, implement security, and protect both systems and data
• Improve site performance by designing and implementing low-latency and high-availability applications
• Construct dynamically scalable platforms capable of heavy transaction volume
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to product roadmap accomplishment
• Work collaboratively on a distributed team leveraging soft skills to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• High level of proficiency in Python, Java, and SQL
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced order types, trading systems, and financial products
• Experience profiling and optimising code (CPU, memory, network)
• Cryptocurrency/Blockchain familiarity
• Proactive mindset with the ability to both prioritise tasks and adhere to aggressive deadlines