Frontend Engineering Manager: Scale Global Crypto UX

Kraken; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; 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. You will guide a team of frontend (React Native) and backend (Rust) engineers to deliver seamless, performant user experiences across Krak's primary consumer surfaces.

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

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams delivering customer-facing products at scale.
• Experience managing combined frontend and backend engineering teams.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of frontend and backend engineers focused on core Krak consumer experiences.
• Own the end-to-end UX for Krak features across mobile and client platforms.
• Guide delivery of high-quality consumer applications with emphasis on usability and performance.
• Partner with Product Managers and Designers to define features with business value.
• Collaborate with other managers to maintain engineering standards and code quality.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Improve delivery using agile processes and engineering metrics.

Skills

Leadership experience

React Native

Frontend/backend leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Agile

Tools

Rust

React

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. You will guide a team of frontend (React Native) and backend (Rust) engineers to deliver seamless, performant user experiences across Krak's primary consumer surfaces.

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