Remote Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Backend - Kraken Exchange

Blockchain Works; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the crypto space is seeking a passionate software engineer to join their Crypto team. You will focus on enhancing client experiences with innovative solutions, collaborating with experts in Rust and blockchain technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems and engage in exciting on-chain data projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust.
• Strong passion for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust Rust services and libraries.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Frontend teams.
• Contribute to large-scale distributed systems architecture.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Rust proficiency

Security-first mindset

Debugging skills

Distributed systems knowledge

Collaboration skills

Mentorship skills

Passion for cryptocurrencies

Job description

Proof of work

The team

Join our Crypto team to help integrate Kraken’s systems with an expanding universe of cryptocurrencies and blockchains. As a team member, your focus will be on enhancing our clients' crypto experience and introducing innovative ways to accelerate crypto adoption. You'll collaborate with backend Rust engineers, blockchain specialists, and UI developers to build comprehensive solutions.

The opportunity

• Express your passion for crypto
• Design and implement robust Rust services and libraries
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Frontend Engineering teams for seamless feature integration
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Contribute to large-scale distributed systems architecture
• Work alongside experienced Rust engineers
• Engage with on-chain data projects
• Partner with crypto-native engineers

Skills

• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• Proficiency in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust
• Security-first mindset in system design for robustness
• Ability to debug issues across OS, network, and application layers
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, RPC protocols, Kafka, and Event-Driven Systems for scalable solutions
• Effective collaboration with product teams to gather requirements
• End-to-end ownership of systems and libraries
• Mentorship skills and contribution to technical culture
• Knowledge of blockchain ecosystems like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Substrate is a plus
• Proficiency with TypeScript (Node.js) is a plus
• Strong passion for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and resilient
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and innovate
• Open-mindedness and effective communication skills