Backend Crypto Engineer - L1
Core
Building and maintaining secure, low-latency backend systems that integrate Kraken's infrastructure with various blockchains to process client deposits, withdrawals, and staking.
Role type
Senior IC backend crypto engineer
Builds
Crypto operations systems (deposits, withdrawals, staking) and blockchain integrations
Domain
Cryptocurrency exchanges and blockchain infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend development, Layer-1 blockchain development, TypeScript (Node.js), Rust, Cryptographic concepts, Scalable application design, Database schema design, Docker, Kubernetes, Temporal, GNU/Linux, Git, Automated testing
Preferred skills
AI proficiency
Technologies
Typescript, Node.js, Rust, Docker, Kubernetes, Temporal, GNU/Linux, Git
Responsibilities
Integrate existing systems with new blockchains, Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, secure applications, Write highly scalable, high volume services, Design and optimize database schemas, Own, develop and maintain existing crypto services
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC