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Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Consumer
BackendRemote — Romania
Published on 2026-10-07
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About this role
Kraken is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Consumer team, responsible for building applications that simplify user interactions with Kraken. The role requires ownership of architecture and delivery of customer-facing Rust backend services.
About the company
Kraken is a leading cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for buying, selling, and trading a diverse range of digital assets. The company focuses on compliance, security, and innovative financial solutions to serve both individual and institutional clients.
The team
Consumer team
Stack
Rust
What you'll do
- Own the architecture and delivery of customer-facing Rust backend services
- Handle ambiguous problems from concept to delivery
- Own features end-to-end, enhancing customer experience
- Collaborate with product leadership to shape product roadmap
- Drive initiatives across teams and align on technical details
- Mentor mid-level engineers and review designs
- Utilize AI tools to enhance productivity
What we're looking for
- 6+ years of backend engineering experience
- Deep proficiency in Rust, including network services and asynchronous code
- Experience in owning systems and making architectural decisions
- Product engineering mindset with a focus on customer impact
- Ability to influence project direction through engineering insight
- Experience using AI in software development
Nice to have
- Full-stack experience with React/TypeScript
- Knowledge of cryptocurrency or blockchain
- Experience at consumer-focused tech companies
- Experience introducing AI workflows to an engineering team