Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Onchain

Payward, Inc.; Remote; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto company is seeking an experienced engineer to design and implement Rust services and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will play a crucial role in enhancing on-chain utility and integrating multiple blockchain networks. Candidates should have a strong background in blockchain technology and Rust programming, along with the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies. This role offers full remote capabilities, encouraging diverse applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of full-time engineering experience within a technology organization.
• Strong familiarity with Rust and blockchain technologies.
• Ability to debug issues across the system stack.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust Rust services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features.
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code.

Skills

5+ years of full-time engineering experience

5+ years of Rust familiarity

Experience working with blockchain technology and DeFi

Security-first mindset

Debugging experience across the stack

Solid understanding of distributed systems

Effective collaboration with product teams

Experience with GraphQL, SQL, and APIs

Mentorship experience

Knowledge in blockchain ecosystems

Pragmatic and solution-oriented

Adaptability and resilience

Job description

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!

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The Team

Join a small, talented team of engineers building high‑quality enhancements and bringing new on‑chain utility to Kraken. In this role, you’ll take significant ownership of technical decisions, collaborate closely with product, and cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver exciting new opportunities.

The opportunity

• Design and implement robust Rust services
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Product, Smart Contract, DevOps, and Frontend Engineering to ensure seamless integration of new features and improvements
• Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code
• Write technical specifications in the form of RFCs, own feature development through to deployment
• Collaborate on large‑scale distributed systems architecture
• Integrate 3rd‑party APIs and multiple blockchain networks into our products
• Opportunities to work with on‑chain data

Skills you should HODL

• 5+ years of full‑time engineering experience within a large technology organization or fast‑growing startup
• 5+ years of Rust familiarity and development experience
• Experience working with blockchain technology and DeFi
• Have a security‑first mindset during system design
• 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
• Experience working with GraphQL, SQL, RESTful APIs and WebSockets
• Provide mentorship to other engineers while contributing to defining the technical culture
• Deep knowledge in one or more blockchain ecosystems such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana
• Pragmatic and solution‑oriented, stoic in the face of many obstacles
• Proactively adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and apply innovative solutions to dynamic challenges, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in a fast‑paced development environment
• Demonstrates a receptive mindset, adept at engaging in constructive dialogue on complex subjects with colleagues, while remaining adaptable and open to alternative perspectives

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

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 knowledgeable about crypto!

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.

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