Engineering Manager - Core Services (Remote)
About the Role
We are looking for an Engineering Manager - Core Services to join our team at Kraken. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented group of engineers in a fully remote environment, helping to shape the future of crypto. This remote Engineering Manager position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the global adoption of cryptocurrency.
What You'll Do
- Lead a strong team that develops and maintains core software for the Kraken backend platform.
- Design and implement libraries and microservices in Rust.
- Contribute to technical direction in design and review discussions for APIs, distributed systems, and foundational libraries.
- Set the standard for high-quality code and lead complex software systems development.
- Utilize powerful AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Work on cross-functional initiatives that drive API and platform standards across the company.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering.
- 2+ years of experience in hands-on engineering management of a team of 4-8 people.
- Experience in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust.
- Familiarity with Kafka, stateful stream processing, and materialized views.
- Background in distributed systems, backend infrastructure, or core platform engineering.
- Working knowledge of gRPC or comparable RPC systems and related API schema design.
- Proactive and results-oriented mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to Have
- Direct experience with Rust in production.
- Experience in designing or operating event-driven architectures at scale.
- A history of software maintenance in open source or company projects.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $110,400 to $220,800 per year.
- Fully remote work environment with Krakenites in over 70 countries.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
- Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
Join us at Kraken and become a part of a mission-driven team that is dedicated to unlocking the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. Apply now to be an Engineering Manager - Core Services and help us build the future of crypto!
This Engineering Manager role at Kraken offers a unique opportunity to lead a remote team in the rapidly evolving crypto space. With a competitive salary and a focus on innovation, it's an attractive position for experienced leaders.
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Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in Rust programming language and experienced in building distributed systems, with a strong understanding of asynchronous programming principles to ensure efficient communication between microservices.
Demonstrates a strong ability to manage remote teams effectively, utilizing tools like Slack and Zoom for collaboration, while embracing asynchronous workflows to accommodate diverse time zones.
Possesses a strategic mindset with a track record of leading engineering teams through the design and implementation of Kafka and gRPC-based architectures, driving innovation in the cryptocurrency space.
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