Founded in 2011 by Jesse Powell, Kraken is a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange known for its security and regulatory compliance. It offers crypto trading, futures, and staking services, supporting a wide range of digital assets. Serving both retail and institutional investors globally, Kraken emphasizes transparency and customer protection. Users can manage their assets securely through the Kraken wallet, trade on the go with the Kraken app, and access advanced features via Kraken Pro. As for ownership, Kraken Exchange remains privately held, with Jesse Powell being a key figure in its leadership.

<h3>Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Pro - C++ - Market Data</h3>Company: Kraken Location: Europe (Remote) <h3>About Kraken</h3>Kraken is a mission-focused company dedicated to accelerating the global adoption of crypto. The company's vision is rooted in the belief that crypto and blockchain technology can provide financial freedom and inclusion. Krakenites are united by their passion for crypto and work to build premium products for traders, institutions, and newcomers to the crypto space. The company operates as a fully remote organization with employees in over 70 countries, supporting a collaborative and global culture. <h3>Role Overview</h3>Kraken is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join its Trading &amp; Market Risk team and contribute to the development of the Kraken trading engine and backend services. The team is responsible for the core trading services, including the matching engine, market data gateways, APIs, and other trading functionalities. This role will be instrumental in designing low-latency, high-availability applications, optimizing systems, and ensuring the security and scalability of the platform. <h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Develop and Maintain Trading Engine Components: Contribute to the development and maintenance of Kraken’s trading backend services, including core frameworks and software components.</li><li>Build Scalable and Secure Solutions: Design and implement solutions that mitigate risk, enhance security, and protect systems and data.</li><li>Optimize Performance: Focus on improving site performance by creating low-latency, high-availability applications to handle heavy transaction volumes.</li><li>Write Efficient Code: Produce reusable, testable, and high-performance code that can scale with the platform’s growth.</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to contribute to product roadmap achievements and engage with stakeholders effectively.</li><li>Continuous Improvement: Profile and optimize code (CPU, memory, network) to ensure peak performance in high-volume environments.</li></ul> Skills and Experience You Should HODL<ul><li>Experience:</li><li class="ql-indent-1">5+ years working with C++ in a distributed system or highly-concurrent environment.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Proficiency in Python, Java, and SQL is strongly preferred.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Demonstrated knowledge of advanced order types, trading systems, and financial products.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Experience in profiling and optimizing code for CPU, memory, and network.</li><li>Technical Expertise:</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Experience working in low-latency, high-volume transaction environments using Linux.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Familiarity with cryptocurrency and blockchain is highly preferable.</li><li>Mindset:</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Proactive mindset, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet aggressive deadlines.</li><li>Education:</li><li class="ql-indent-1">A BS in a technical or quantitative field (or equivalent experience).</li></ul>Nice to Have<ul><li>Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Familiarity: Experience or interest in the crypto and blockchain space.</li><li>Experience in the financial technology or market data domains.</li></ul> <h3>Compensation and Benefits</h3><ul><li>Kraken offers competitive compensation, including salary and benefits, for qualified candidates.</li></ul> Culture at KrakenKraken is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company values each Krakenite's unique perspective and encourages applications from all backgrounds, skills, and experiences. Kraken is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to ensuring no discrimination or harassment based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected categories. <h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Kraken is a fully remote company, allowing you to work from anywhere in Europe.</li><li>The company is accepting ongoing applications, meaning you can apply anytime.</li></ul>This position at Kraken offers the opportunity to be part of a high-impact team building the backbone of Kraken’s trading infrastructure. If you are an experienced software engineer with a strong background in low-latency systems and a passion for crypto, this could be a great fit!

Senior Software Engineer - Pro - C++ - Market Data

Job Title: Senior Designer, Web Location: Remote (United States, Canada) Employment Type: Full-Time <h3>Job Overview:</h3>Join Kraken as a Senior Web Designer and be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to creating cutting-edge, high-performance web experiences. As a key member of the design team, you’ll contribute to both the creative and technical aspects of web design, ensuring delightful and intuitive user experiences. This role will involve working closely with designers, engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to create web interfaces that support Kraken's mission of accelerating global adoption of cryptocurrency. <h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Lead Web Design Creation: Spearhead the design and creation of impactful web experiences and marketing pages aimed at driving customer engagement and conversions.</li><li>Collaborative Design: Work with a multidisciplinary team (designers, researchers, product managers, engineers) to craft seamless, high-quality experiences.</li><li>Balance Business &amp; Customer Needs: Combine business objectives, user needs, insights, and technical constraints to deliver data-informed and customer-centric designs.</li><li>Iterative Design Process: Take concepts from research through exploration, prototyping, and production, iterating on designs to ensure they meet user needs and business goals.</li><li>Feedback and Design Reviews: Actively participate in design reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to continuously refine and improve designs.</li><li>Design System Contribution: Help define and expand existing design systems to ensure consistency across all products and platforms.</li><li>Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data to inform design decisions and contribute to brand strategy, sharing insights with executives to drive product growth.</li></ul> <h3>Skills You Should HODL:</h3><ul><li>Portfolio of Excellence: A portfolio that highlights your commitment to design quality, standards, and optimization, demonstrating a strong understanding of UI/UX for consumer-facing websites.</li><li>Technical Insight: Deep understanding of design integration with code, including familiarity with HTML &amp; CSS. Experience with React and JSON is a bonus.</li><li>UI/UX Expertise: Proficiency in creating user-centered designs that are aligned with marketing goals, coupled with a strong grasp of UI/UX principles.</li><li>Information Architecture: Ability to structure and organize web content intuitively, creating seamless navigation and positive user experiences.</li><li>Adherence to Standards: Thorough understanding of W3C standards, ensuring your designs adhere to industry guidelines, accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility best practices.</li><li>Collaboration and Flexibility: Strong collaborative spirit and an open-minded approach to teamwork in a dynamic and evolving design environment.</li><li>Successful Collaboration History: Proven track record of successful partnerships with teams across the organization, with colleagues who would eagerly work with you again.</li></ul> <h3>What We Offer:</h3><ul><li>Competitive Compensation: Target annual salary range of $127K – $203K, with additional compensation elements such as bonuses, equity, wellness allowance, and more.</li><li>Remote Work Flexibility: Fully remote position, giving you the freedom to work from anywhere.</li><li>Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) plan for U.S. employees.</li><li>Mission-Driven Organization: Be a part of a company that’s at the forefront of the cryptocurrency revolution and committed to creating financial freedom and inclusion for all.</li><li>Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and to collaborate with world-class professionals in the crypto industry.</li></ul> <h3>Why Kraken?</h3>At Kraken, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to building the future of crypto. Our values are rooted in crypto principles, and our team is united by a shared passion to innovate and unlock the potential of blockchain technology. As a fully remote company with Krakenites from 70+ countries, we foster an inclusive and dynamic environment where collaboration, growth, and development are encouraged.If you are ready to push the boundaries of web design and join an innovative, mission-focused company, we encourage you to apply!Equal Opportunity Employment: Kraken is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and unique perspectives to drive innovation and success.

Senior Designer, Web

<h3>Job Title: Principal Product Manager, Pro UI</h3>Company: Kraken Location: United States (Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time <h3>About Kraken</h3>At Kraken, we are on a mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto and enable financial freedom for all. Our team of Krakenites is composed of some of the most talented crypto professionals in the world, developing premium trading platforms for retail and institutional traders. Kraken is known for its security, deep liquidity, world-class client support, and industry-leading trading infrastructure across Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.We are a fully remote-first company, with team members in 70+ countries speaking over 50 languages. <h3>About the Role</h3>Kraken’s Pro Business Unit is responsible for our global exchange businesses and trading platforms, including: ✔ Kraken Pro Web and Mobile ✔ High-performance APIs and connectivity ✔ Matching infrastructure across spot, margin, and derivativesAs Principal Product Manager, Pro UI, you will lead the evolution of Kraken Pro's web and mobile platforms, ensuring that our trading experience is intuitive, powerful, and tailored to professional traders. You’ll work closely with senior cross-functional partners across product, engineering, design, marketing, compliance, and operations to ship industry-leading trading experiences. <h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Shape &amp; Execute Product Vision: Define the product strategy for Kraken Pro UI, ensuring it meets the needs of institutional traders, prime brokers, and advanced retail traders.</li><li>Deliver Best-in-Class UX: Ship intuitive, fast, and reliable UX optimized for professional trading workflows across web and mobile.</li><li>Define Detailed Product Requirements: Create detailed PRDs, including UI designs, API specs, policies, and backend workflows.</li><li>Own &amp; Optimize KPIs: Define, track, and analyze key metrics to improve product performance and user engagement.</li><li>Eliminate Friction Points: Identify pain points in the trading experience and develop solutions to improve usability and efficiency.</li><li>Accelerate Adoption &amp; Growth: Work with marketing and engagement teams to drive product adoption, retention, and global expansion.</li><li>Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Monitor CeFi, DeFi, and TradFi trends, competitor products, and regulatory developments to position Kraken Pro for long-term success.</li><li>Drive a High-Performance Culture: Foster a fast-paced, outcome-driven, and low-ego culture.</li></ul> <h3>Requirements</h3>✔ 8+ years of product management experience in crypto, fintech, or trading platforms. ✔ Deep understanding of trading markets, including spot, margin, derivatives, FX, and options. ✔ Experience trading on both crypto and traditional exchanges. ✔ Strong technical knowledge, including experience with REST/WebSocket APIs, backend trading systems, and flow-of-funds. ✔ Strong data &amp; analytical skills (SQL, Python, or equivalent). ✔ Proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact trading products. ✔ Excellent communication &amp; stakeholder management skills. ✔ Ability to distill complex ideas into clear, actionable strategies. <h3>Nice to Have</h3><ul><li>Experience in both traditional finance (TradFi) and digital assets (crypto/DeFi).</li><li>Experience working in regulated environments and collaborating with legal/compliance teams.</li><li>Knowledge of financial regulations (MiCA, MiFID, MTL, etc.).</li><li>Background in computer science, software engineering, or applied mathematics.</li></ul> <h3>Why Join Kraken?</h3>🚀 Be part of the future of finance by shaping the world’s leading crypto trading platform. 🌍 Fully remote work with a global team. 💰 Competitive compensation &amp; equity package. 📈 Career growth &amp; learning opportunities. 🎉 World-class benefits, including wellness programs, parental leave, and more. <h3>Apply Now &amp; Join Kraken!</h3>Kraken is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, and merit-based hiring. If you’re passionate about crypto and trading, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements! 👉 Apply Now!

Principal Product Manager, Pro UI

<h1>Executive Creative Director</h1>Location: Remote (United States, Europe, United Kingdom) Reports To: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Department: Brand &amp; Creative <h2>About Kraken</h2>Kraken is a mission-driven company at the forefront of crypto innovation, dedicated to accelerating global crypto adoption. We build world-class crypto products for traders, institutions, and newcomers, ensuring financial freedom and security for all. Our Krakenites work remotely across 70+ countries, speaking 50+ languages, and driving the future of blockchain technology. <h2>Role Overview</h2>Kraken’s Brand &amp; Creative team is the powerhouse behind our brand identity, crafting breakthrough campaigns and initiatives that solidify Kraken’s position as a cultural icon and industry leader.As our Executive Creative Director, you will define and execute Kraken's global creative vision, leading bold, high-impact creative strategies across all marketing, advertising, and brand channels. You will inspire a world-class creative team, ensuring Kraken remains at the pulse of crypto culture while shaping the future of financial freedom. <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Set and execute the global creative vision for Kraken, reinforcing our position as a category leader in crypto.</li><li>Lead, inspire, and mentor creative teams across design, content, brand marketing, and campaign execution.</li><li>Drive breakthrough advertising campaigns across TV, digital, social media, partnerships, and experiential activations, leveraging data-driven insights and cultural trends.</li><li>Define and oversee brand and creative strategy, ensuring a consistent and impactful visual and verbal identity.</li><li>Champion crypto culture, developing real-time marketing and activations that engage both crypto-natives and mainstream audiences.</li><li>Balance leadership and execution, seamlessly guiding teams while contributing high-level creative work.</li><li>Oversee creative agency partnerships, ensuring world-class execution aligned with Kraken’s vision.</li><li>Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, hiring and mentoring top-tier creative talent.</li><li>Leverage AI tools to enhance creative ideation, scalability, and execution efficiency.</li><li>Develop a framework for measuring creative performance, using qualitative and quantitative insights to optimize impact.</li><li>Serve as a trusted creative advisor to Kraken’s executive leadership team, shaping brand-building strategies and identifying creative opportunities.</li></ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>15+ years of experience in creative leadership roles at global brands, agencies, or high-growth tech companies.</li><li>Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing creative teams across multiple disciplines.</li><li>Expertise in brand marketing and advertising, spanning TV, digital, experiential activations, and disruptive cultural campaigns.</li><li>Strong executive presence with experience presenting bold creative visions to C-suite stakeholders.</li><li>Exceptional storytelling and strategic thinking skills, translating business objectives into compelling creative.</li><li>Crypto-native mindset – a deep understanding of crypto ethos, language, and culture, with the ability to authentically engage the community.</li><li>A portfolio of global campaign success, including award-winning creative, viral brand moments, and category-defining product launches.</li><li>Data-driven approach, leveraging insights to refine creative strategy and improve performance.</li></ul> <h2>Why Join Kraken?</h2><ul><li>Be part of a mission-driven company shaping the future of financial freedom and crypto adoption.</li><li>Work remotely with a diverse team of top-tier crypto experts across 70+ countries.</li><li>Lead high-impact creative initiatives that define the next generation of finance.</li></ul> <h2>How to Apply</h2>📩 Apply now by submitting your resume and portfolio.🚀 Join Kraken and build the future of crypto!

Executive Creative Director

<h2>Social Media Manager at Kraken (Remote)</h2> Location: Remote (Canada or United States) About Kraken: Kraken is a mission-driven company rooted in crypto values, with a team of world-class experts dedicated to unlocking the full potential of crypto and blockchain technology. With over a decade of expertise, Kraken accelerates the global adoption of cryptocurrency to provide financial freedom and inclusion. Krakenites are pioneers in the crypto space, offering products like Kraken Pro, Kraken Futures, Kraken Wallet, and more, to meet the needs of traders, institutions, and newcomers.As a fully remote company, Krakenites are based in 70+ countries and speak over 50 languages. We are committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support. Join Kraken to be part of building the future of crypto!The Opportunity: We’re looking for a Social Media Manager who understands the crypto industry and can create compelling, engaging content across various platforms. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing Kraken’s social presence, creating content, and coordinating social media strategies to support our mission and goals. What You’ll Be Doing:<ul><li>Content Creation: Produce top-tier, engaging content optimized for social platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, ensuring it resonates with crypto audiences.</li><li>Trendspotting: Identify trends and reactive moments in the crypto space and create content quickly to capitalize on them.</li><li>Content Calendar: Develop and maintain an always-on content calendar, manage post creation, approvals, scheduling, and performance tracking.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product marketing, partnerships, communications, and other teams to align social media strategies with broader campaigns and ensure brand consistency.</li><li>Community Engagement: Foster a strong connection with Kraken's 2M+ social media followers, responding to community feedback and building a loyal online community.</li></ul> Skills You Should HODL:<ul><li>7+ years of experience in social media and content strategy, especially in brand, experiential, and fast-paced marketing activations.</li><li>Deep understanding of the crypto industry and personal financial management.</li><li>Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.</li><li>Creativity and attention to detail with the ability to produce visually appealing content across platforms.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of social media platforms (X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) and management tools (Sprinklr, Sprout Social, etc.).</li><li>Experience in managing agencies (social, creative, influencer, etc.) and external production partners.</li></ul> Bonus Points:<ul><li>Crypto passion: If you’re not already passionate about crypto and the world of decentralized finance, your curiosity and eagerness to dive deep into this space will make a big difference.</li><li>Experience in crypto: Knowledge of Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, DeFi, and smart contracts is a big plus.</li></ul> Salary &amp; Benefits:<ul><li>Remote Role: Kraken is a fully remote company, and you’ll be working with a global team of talented Krakenites.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package (salary based on experience).</li></ul> Why Kraken? Kraken offers an exciting, inclusive work culture focused on the future of finance. Join us in our mission to bring financial freedom and inclusion to all and be part of a fast-growing, innovative crypto company. If you are passionate about the world of crypto and want to make an impact, Kraken is the place for you!

Social Media Manager - Kraken Exchange

About the Job Kraken is a mission-focused company striving to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. As a fully remote company, Kraken offers products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures, focusing on security, crypto education, and client support. Role OverviewAs a Client Engagement Equities Specialist, you'll be the first point of contact for clients using Kraken’s equities platform. You will help grow this new venture by offering support related to equities trading while being trained to handle inquiries related to crypto products. You’ll report to a specialized team supporting all Kraken trading products, engaging with leadership and other departments. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Answer equity-related client inquiries via email, live chat, and phone.</li><li>Assist in managing the support team, providing QA, improving training materials, and updating documentation.</li><li>Offer product feedback and report bugs to the engineering team.</li><li>Provide detailed explanations of fees, profit/losses, and execution prices.</li><li>Maintain professional communication internally and externally.</li><li>Support product testing before new features are released.</li></ul> Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Fluent in English, with active FINRA Series 7 and 63 Licenses.</li><li>Experience using equities platforms and a strong understanding of trading.</li><li>Knowledge of cryptocurrencies and related trading platforms.</li><li>Excellent client support skills with a focus on providing a 6-star experience.</li><li>Ability to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-changing environment.</li><li>Must work North American hours, with flexibility.</li></ul> Nice to Haves<ul><li>Experience in remote work.</li><li>Familiarity with Google Sheets, Google Script, or platform APIs.</li><li>Multilingual abilities or data analytics experience.</li></ul> Kraken encourages applicants from all backgrounds and offers a supportive, diverse work culture.

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