Software Engineer - Rust - Backend

Summary

Join Kraken's Core Backend Engineering team and contribute to the transformation of the digital assets industry. As a fully remote team member, you will design and implement robust Rust services and libraries, write efficient code, collaborate on large-scale distributed systems, and work with experienced Rust engineers. Kraken is a mission-focused company committed to accelerating global crypto adoption. The team has successfully rewritten core services in Rust, improving performance and security. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of digital assets and work with a global team of experts.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering
• Proficiency in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust
• Demonstrated commitment to a security-first mindset when designing systems
• Capability to autonomously debug issues across the stack, including OS, network, and application layers
• Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and Event Driven Systems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust Rust services and libraries
• Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code
• Collaborate on large scale distributed systems architecture
• Work side by side with hundreds of experienced Rust engineers