Overview

Senior Software Engineer - React Native - Consumer at Kraken. The Consumer team focuses on building applications that expose Kraken’s product offering to the mass market, with the aim of onboarding the next 100 million people to the benefits of crypto. This role primarily involves developing features and maintaining our Consumer mobile applications, which provide the simplest way for customers to interact with Kraken. We expect candidates to have an extreme eye for detail, a passion for building world-class user experiences, a “ship fast but don’t ship shit” attitude, and to be highly self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native


• Set the standard for high-quality code and lead complex software systems development


• Significantly influence technical decisions, contribute to technical strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions with an expert understanding of engineering best practices


• Mentor junior and senior engineers and provide constructive feedback


• Master multiple technologies and stay ahead of the curve with new tools and trends


• Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant systems, with a deep understanding of complex software development architecture and design patterns


• Lead and collaborate on complex initiatives, and drive feedback and growth across teams


• Drive process improvements and lead by example with advanced experience in multiple software development processes

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications


• Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React Native frameworks


• Strong experience of API design, security, and performance optimization


• Experience with Next.js and WebSockets


• Experience with frontend testing frameworks


• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tooling


• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles


• Experience within a large technology organization or fast growing startup


• Hands-on experience in consumer payments, crypto or fintech mobile applications


• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to have

• Familiarity with native mobile app development (iOS/Android)

We are an equal opportunity employer. We hire strictly based on merit and encourage applicants even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, especially if you’re passionate or knowledgeable about crypto. We celebrate diverse talents and backgrounds. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.