Senior Software Engineer - Rust

Remote from Spain·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

Kraken

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Kraken doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Have 5+ years of experience
Senior-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

5+ years of software engineering experience
Proficient in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust
Have a security-first mindset during system design to ensure robustness
Demonstrate the ability to autonomously debug issues across the stack (OS, network, application)
Apply a solid understanding of distributed systems and technologies, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and Event-Driven Systems, to design scalable solutions
Collaborate effectively with product teams to gather requirements and constraints for designing appropriate systems
Take complete end-to-end ownership of systems and libraries
Provide mentorship to other engineers while contributing to defining the technical culture

Nice to have

Experience building B2B focused products, ideally in the fintech or crypto space

Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

The role

Building the Future of Open Finance

Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system.

Before you apply, we encourage you to explore our culture page to understand what drives us and how we work.

The opportunity

Design and implement robust Rust services and libraries that power trading, payments, and crypto experiences with a focus on reliability, performance, and user impact.
Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code that scales across teams and supports revenue-critical systems without compromising safety or security.
Collaborate on large-scale distributed systems architecture, translating evolving product requirements into resilient, low-latency solutions.
Work alongside hundreds of experienced Rust engineers, contributing to a high-performance, product-driven engineering culture.

Our commitment

Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.

We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.

As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether 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.

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About Kraken

Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset platform founded in 2011, headquartered in San Francisco, USA. It is one of the largest and oldest crypto exchanges in the world, offering spot trading, futures, margin trading, and a range of digital asset services to retail and institutional clients. With a strong focus on security and regulatory compliance, Kraken operates across multiple jurisdictions and employs thousands of professionals globally.

In Spain, Kraken has a significant presence, with a growing team of engineers, product managers, designers, and data professionals. The company is known for its remote-first culture, which allows international talent to work from anywhere, including Spain. Kraken values autonomy, innovation, and a deep commitment to the crypto ecosystem, making it an attractive employer for professionals looking to work in a fast-paced, decentralized environment.

Founded: 2018
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: San Francisco, USA
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: kraken.com

Good to know if you are moving

Kraken is a remote-first company, allowing employees to work from anywhere, including Spain, which can facilitate relocation flexibility.
The company offers competitive compensation packages, often including cryptocurrency bonuses, which can be attractive to international hires.
Kraken has a strong focus on professional development and offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology in the crypto space.
The Spain team is part of a global network, providing exposure to international projects and collaboration with colleagues across time zones.
Kraken is known for its transparent and autonomous work culture, which may appeal to professionals seeking a non-traditional corporate environment.

In their own words

About the company & team

Payward Services is an enterprise infrastructure platform that enables companies to seamlessly integrate trading, payments, funding, and digital asset services through a single unified system. It provides coordinated liquidity, custody, compliance, risk management, and settlement capabilities, reducing operational complexity for fintechs, banks, brokerages, and payment providers.

As a Senior Software Engineer in Payward Services you'll build and scale the systems that make this platform work under the hood, from real-time coordination across services to the infrastructure enterprise partners depend on to move money and assets safely, at scale, every day. We're looking for builders who thrive in ambiguity, move quickly with ownership, and care deeply about creating robust solutions.

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