Sr. Software Engineer - React Native

Location

Poland; Argentina; Brazil; Bulgaria; Chile; Colombia; Cyprus; Czech Republic; Estonia; Hungary; Lithuania; Mexico; Peru; Romania; Slovakia; Slovenia; South Africa

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

Engineering
Frontend

Overview

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

Proof of work

The team

We’re looking for a seasoned Software Engineer to join our growing Pro team at Kraken. The Pro team is dedicated to building high-performance, highly customizable s tailored to the needs of our professional trading users.

In this role, you’ll focus on developing new features and maintaining our flagship Pro trading platform. We’re looking for someone with an exceptional eye for detail, a strong drive to craft truly world-class user experiences, and a mindset of “ship fast, but never ship garbage.” You should be highly self-motivated, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering quality work that makes a real impact.

The opportunity

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile s 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 with an expert understanding of engineering best practices

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, with a deep understanding of complex software development architecture and design patterns

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

Skills you should HODL

6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile s

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 trading, crypto or fintech mobile s

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Familiarity with native mobile app development (Objective-C/Kotlin/Java) both for iOS and Android

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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.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable 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 knowledgable about crypto!

We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Assessment results are considered alongside other relevant information, such as 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 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.