Kraken is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Consumer team and build the mobile applications that will accelerate global crypto adoption. In this role, you'll leverage React Native to create high-quality experiences, set technical standards, and mentor engineers while working towards our mission of financial freedom and inclusion.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native
- Set the standard for high-quality code and lead complex software systems development
- Significantly influence technical decisions, contribute to technical strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions
- Mentor junior and senior engineers and provide constructive feedback
- Master multiple technologies and stay ahead of the curve with new tools and trends
- Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant systems
- Lead and collaborate on complex initiatives, and drive feedback and growth across teams
- Drive process improvements and lead by example with advanced experience in multiple software development processes
What We're Looking For
- 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications
- Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React Native frameworks
- Strong experience of API design, security, and performance optimization
- Experience with Next.js and WebSockets
- Experience with frontend testing frameworks
- Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tooling
- Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles
- Experience within a large technology organization or fast growing startup
- Hands-on experience in consumer payments, crypto or fintech mobile applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with native mobile app development (iOS/Android)
Technical Stack
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React Native
- Next.js
- WebSockets
Team & Environment
You'll join the Consumer team focused on building applications for the mass market.
Work Mode
This is a global, remote role open to candidates in 70+ countries.
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.
