Senior Software Engineer - C++ - Exchange

Join the Kraken Exchange team as a Senior Software Engineer focused on building the future of crypto. We develop trading backend services including the matching engine, market data gateways, APIs, margin systems, and other trading services.

Kraken is a mission‑focused crypto company, committed to industry‑leading security, education, and client support. We are a fully remote organization with team members in 70+ countries.

• Develop and maintain core framework and key software components for the Kraken trading engine.
• Build and design solutions that mitigate risk, implement security, and protect systems and data.
• Improve site performance by designing and implementing low‑latency and high‑availability applications.
• Construct dynamically scalable platforms capable of heavy transaction volume.
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and contribute to product roadmap accomplishment.
• Work collaboratively on a distributed team, leveraging soft skills to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders.

• Prior experience in distributed and/or highly‑concurrent systems; low‑latency and/or high‑volume transaction environments on Linux.
• 5+ years of experience working with modern C++.
• High level of proficiency in Python, Rust, and SQL (strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of order types, trading systems, and financial products (highly desirable).
• Experience profiling and optimizing code (CPU, memory, network).
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency/blockchain (highly preferable).
• Proactive mindset with ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to aggressive deadlines.
• BS in a technical or quantitative field.

This job is accepting ongoing applications with no application deadline.

Please note, applicants may redact any identifying age or educational dates in their resume as required by fair‑hire laws.

Kraken is an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and evaluate all applicants fairly. All hiring is done strictly on merit.