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Kraken is hiring a Staff Software Engineer – Special Projects @ Chairman Office

About the Role

This role involves owning complex software systems, guiding technical direction, and delivering solutions that align with long-term organizational goals through cross-functional cooperation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable backend services
  • Collaborate with product and leadership teams to define project scope
  • Drive technical decisions for high-priority strategic efforts
  • Mentor engineers and promote best practices across teams
  • Solve challenging problems with maintainable, efficient code
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption
  • Ensure systems meet performance, security, and reliability standards
  • Translate business needs into technical architecture
  • Own end-to-end delivery of critical features
  • Improve engineering processes and development workflows
  • Conduct thorough code reviews and system evaluations
  • Support deployment, monitoring, and incident response
  • Work across disciplines to integrate technical solutions
  • Define metrics to measure system effectiveness
  • Contribute to long-term technical roadmaps
  • Optimize existing platforms for scale and efficiency
  • Champion engineering excellence and innovation
  • Participate in architectural planning and refactoring
  • Maintain clear documentation for systems and processes
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks early
  • Align engineering work with executive-level objectives
  • Operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
  • Balance short-term delivery with long-term sustainability
  • Promote a culture of accountability and learning
  • Ensure compliance with security and operational policies

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and location

Work Arrangement

Hybrid or remote options available

Team

Part of a small, agile team reporting directly to executive leadership

Why This Role Matters

You will shape the future of strategic technology initiatives with direct access to executive decision-makers and the ability to influence company direction through technical innovation.

What We Value

We prioritize intellectual curiosity, ownership, and the ability to thrive in unstructured environments where initiative and judgment are critical to success.

Available for qualified candidates

About company
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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Job Details
Department Engineering, Backend
Category other
Posted 3 months ago