Location

APAC; Argentina; Brazil; Canada; Chile; Colombia; Mexico; Peru

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

EngineeringCrypto & Onchain

Overview
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 team

Join our Crypto team to help integrate Kraken’s systems with an ever-expanding universe of cryptocurrencies and blockchains. This team is responsible for developing & supporting crypto operations including deposits, withdrawals & staking.

As a member of this team, your focus is on protecting client funds. You will be responsible for building systems that communicate with various blockchains to enable the timely processing of client transactions, while also ensuring the safety and security of all funds on the exchange.

The opportunity

Integrate our existing systems with exciting new blockchains

Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, super secure s 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 3 years of backend development experience

Generalist knowledge of layer-1 blockchain development

Strong backend development experience, with proficiency in Typescript (Node.js) and/or Rust

Deep understanding of cryptographic concepts and scalable design

Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Temporal and GNU/Linux environments

Proficiency in code versioning tools (Git) and experience with automated testing frameworks

Passion for secure, privacy-focused blockchain solutions and a general interest in cryptocurrencies

Resilience and adaptability in rapidly evolving technical landscapes

Strong AI proficiency is highly desirable.

Unless a specific deadline is stated in the job posting, s 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.

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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