Engineering Manager, Frontend & Backend (React Native)

Kraken; Chile; On-site; CLP 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional Consumer pod focused on building and scaling core Krak experiences. This leader will guide a team of Frontend (React / React Native) and Backend (Rust) engineers to deliver seamless, performant user experiences across Kraken's consumer surfaces.

You’ll work closely with Product, Design, and other Engineering Managers to ensure Kraken delivers exceptional UX, technical quality, and operational reliability.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience leading customer-facing engineering teams.
• Experience managing frontend and backend engineers.
• Deep React Native background.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication.
• Experience with large-scale consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of frontend and backend engineers responsible for core Krak consumer experiences.
• Own the end-to-end UX for key Krak features across mobile and client platforms.
• Guide the delivery of high-quality consumer applications, focusing on usability, performance, and scale.
• Partner with Product Managers and Designers to define and deliver high-impact features.
• Collaborate with Engineering Managers and Tech Leads to maintain engineering standards across services and client platforms.
• Champion engineering excellence and maintainable code quality.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical growth and collaboration.
• Strengthen team organization and delivery using agile processes and engineering metrics.

Skills

Lead engineering teams

Frontend + Backend leadership

React Native expertise

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Customer-focused UX

Large-scale consumer products

Job description

Kraken is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional Consumer pod focused on building and scaling core Krak experiences. This leader will guide a team of Frontend (React / React Native) and Backend (Rust) engineers to deliver seamless, performant user experiences across Kraken's consumer surfaces.

You’ll work closely with Product, Design, and other Engineering Managers to ensure Kraken delivers exceptional UX, technical quality, and operational reliability.