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Kraken is hiring a Senior Engineering Manager - Pro

About the Role

Lead engineering teams to design, build, and maintain reliable software systems while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the development and delivery of critical software platforms
  • Mentor and grow engineering talent through regular feedback and career development
  • Collaborate with product and design teams to define technical roadmaps
  • Ensure engineering practices align with security and compliance standards
  • Drive incident response and post-mortem processes to improve system reliability
  • Champion agile methodologies and continuous integration workflows
  • Oversee the adoption of cloud infrastructure and automation tools
  • Facilitate cross-team coordination on large-scale system changes
  • Establish clear performance metrics for engineering teams
  • Promote engineering best practices across multiple development squads
  • Lead technical decision-making while balancing business priorities
  • Manage sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release cycles
  • Foster inclusive team environments that value diverse perspectives
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies into existing systems
  • Support on-call rotations and operational readiness

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in a technical discipline
  • Prior experience in fintech or cryptocurrency platforms
  • History of contributing to open-source projects
  • Public speaking or conference presentation experience
  • Certifications in cloud architecture or security

Compensation

Competitive salary with equity and performance bonuses

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Part of a distributed engineering organization focused on delivering robust financial technology solutions

About the Team

This group builds and maintains core trading infrastructure with a focus on resilience, speed, and security.

What We Value

Ownership, transparency, technical depth, and the ability to operate independently while aligning with broader goals.

Available for qualified candidates

Required Skills
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Kraken
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange building premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers. The company is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
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Posted 7 months ago