Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

We put the power in your hands to buy, sell, and trade digital currency 🌏

Senior Software Engineer – C++, Exchange

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2011H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

96 days ago

Salary

$127.2K - $254.4K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishPythonRustSQL

Job Description

• Develop and maintain core framework and key software components for the Kraken trading engine • Build and design solutions that mitigate risk, implement security, and protect both systems and data • Improve site performance by designing and implementing low-latency and high-availability applications • Construct dynamically scalable platforms capable of heavy transaction volume • Write reusable, testable, and efficient code • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to product roadmap accomplishment • Work collaboratively on a distributed team leveraging soft skills to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years experience working with modern C++
  • High level of proficiency in Python, Rust, and SQL strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of order types, trading systems, and financial products is highly desirable
  • Experience profiling and optimising code (CPU, memory, network)
  • Cryptocurrency/Blockchain familiarity highly preferable
  • BS in a technical or quantitative field

Benefits

  • Offers Equity
  • Offers Bonus

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