Software Engineer - EVM - Blockchain Platform

Location

United Kingdom; Brazil; Canada; Cyprus; Czech Republic; Germany; Ireland; Lithuania; Mexico; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Spain; Switzerland

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

Engineering, Crypto & Onchain

Building the Future of Crypto

Kraken is a mission‑focused company rooted in crypto values, accelerating global adoption of cryptocurrency to enable financial freedom and inclusion.

Proof of work

Join our Crypto team to integrate Kraken’s systems with an ever‑expanding universe of cryptocurrencies and blockchains, responsible for developing and supporting crypto operations.

The Team

As a member of this team, your focus is on protecting client funds by building systems that communicate with various blockchains, ensuring timely processing of client transactions while safeguarding all funds on the exchange.

The Opportunity

• Integrate existing systems with new blockchains
• Design and implement low‑latency, high‑availability, and secure applications and data protection systems
• Write highly scalable, high‑volume services
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Design and optimize database schemas
• Own, develop, and maintain existing crypto services

Skills you should HODL

• At least 4 years of backend development experience
• Solid expertise in the Ethereum stack with hands‑on experience in smart contract development using Solidity
• Strong backend development skills in Typescript (Node.js) and/or Rust
• Understanding of cryptographic principles and security best practices for EVM‑based systems
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and GNU/Linux environments
• Proficiency with Git and testing frameworks for automated testing and unit tests
• Passion for blockchain development, with a strong focus on Ethereum, EVM, L2s, and decentralized technologies
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, ready to tackle dynamic challenges in a fast‑paced environment

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment, assessing candidates consistently with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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 law.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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