Mobile UI/Design Engineer
Core
Building the Kraken mobile app's interface and interactions to ensure fluid, gesture-driven experiences that build user trust in crypto transactions.
Role type
Senior Mobile UI/Design Engineer (React Native)
Builds
The Kraken Consumer Mobile app for traders, institutions, and newcomers
Domain
Fintech / Cryptocurrency
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
React Native, Reanimated, gesture handling, performance profiling (JS/UI thread), interaction design, animation primitives, state management, native module bridging
Preferred skills
React Native Skia, custom shader work, Swift/Kotlin, Figma/After Effects prototyping, high-stakes product domain experience
Technologies
React Native, Reanimated, Skia, Cursor, Copilot
Responsibilities
Own the craft layer of React Native mobile experience including fluid interactions and transitions; Push React Native beyond defaults using Reanimated, Skia, and native bridges; Establish animation primitives and interaction patterns within the design system; Profile and optimize rendering performance on lower-end Android devices; Mentor engineers on interaction quality and architectural decisions affecting UI responsiveness.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC