Senior Software Engineer - C++ - Exchange

Senior Software Engineer - C++ - Exchange

Apply to be part of Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, as a Senior Software Engineer - C++ - Exchange.

About the Team

The Exchange team is responsible for trading backend services such as the matching engine, market data gateways, internal and external APIs, margin systems, and various other trading services. The team is located globally and works with a range of tech stacks, including C++, Go, Rust, and Python, and operates in an agile, worldwide environment.

Opportunity

• 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

Skills You Should HODL

• Prior experience in at least one of the following using Linux – distributed and/or highly‑concurrent systems; low‑latency and/or high‑volume transaction environments
• 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
• Proactive mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to aggressive deadlines
• BS in a technical or quantitative field

This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.