About The Company

As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto.

Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption.

But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions.

Kraken is backed by investors including, Money Partners Group, Hummingbird Ventures, Blockchain Capital, and Digital Currency Group, among others.

"We are empowering people to live simply, efficiently and more connected to others. We put our clients’ best interests first and foremost. They are at the heart of our company and drive everything we do. We believe in having a laser focus when pursuing our strategic goals and participate only in markets where we can make a significant contribution. We believe in complete transparency, deep collaboration and we never forget that people come first. Having this mindset allows us to grow and advance at a rate which others cannot." Jesse Powell, CEO of Kraken

Job Short Description

Nice to Haves

Experience in both traditional finance and the digital asset space

Understanding of custody, credit, and settlement mechanisms and networks

Understanding of options and non-linear risk 

Understanding of both exchange 

Familiarity with REST, Websockets and FIX protocols

Experience working in a regulated environment and collaborating with legal and compliance

Understanding of margin trading, futures, FX, options, backend systems and flow-of-funds

Background in computer science, software engineering or applied mathematics