About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The opportunity
šManage and grow a team of highly qualified and experienced full-stack engineers šResponsible for the architecture and technical design, development, and performance optimization of the Web3 wallet šDesign, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using React Native and Node šSpend at least 25% of your time writing code, we expect Engineering Managers to be extremely close to the metal šCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Security, to ensure seamless integration of new features and improvements šMaintain a security first mindset by staying abreast of the latest trends in Web3, blockchain technologies, and digital wallet security. šHelp scaling the team by hiring and growing passionate engineers committed to excellence šLead by example and nurture talent in a full-stack team, focusing on the growth of developers šIdentify, analyze, and resolve performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the codebase šOwn, drive, and be accountable to KPIs pertaining to reliability, resiliency, durability, and uptime
Skills you should HODL
šBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience š7+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications š3+ years proven track record of managing high performance engineering teams šHands-on experience in blockchain or web3 applications, familiar with EVM and contract interaction details. šDeep understanding of TypeScript and proficiency with React and React Native frameworks šExperience with Node, RESTful APIs and WebSockets šFamiliarity with modern build pipelines and tooling šStrong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles šDeep knowledge of software development and delivery best practices; you know when a team isnāt moving fast enough and you know how to fix it