Building the Future of Crypto
Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
What makes us different?
Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.
Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.
As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.
Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
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The team
Join our Engineering Strategy Team!
We are a dynamic, globally distributed group dedicated to steering our Engineering organization toward its most impactful goals. Collaborating closely with engineering leadership, we ensure resources are aligned with high-value projects, driving efficiency and innovation through continuous planning and performance tracking.
Our team creates frameworks and tools to enhance cross-team coordination, streamlines processes, and actively removes non-value add work practices. We thrive in an environment of transparency and collaboration, fostering a culture of communication and excellence while elevating engineering’s reputation and morale.
The opportunity
Collaborate with core Product and Engineering teams to deliver high-performance, scalable products, automation, and reliability
Simplify complex dependencies by creating roadmaps that align with OKRs and KPIs
Lead and oversee all engineering programs across the company, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and managing large-scale, complex initiatives that span multiple teams and functions
Solve complex problems involving conflicting risks, roadblocks, and constraints, requiring a deep understanding of trade-offs and long-term impacts
Manage stakeholder alignment, achieving consensus on solutions in high-visibility, challenging situations
Drive team success by articulating a clear process vision, coaching colleagues, gaining stakeholder buy-in, and modeling organizational values
Influence and drive measurable improvements in the software development process, focusing on outcomes over outputs
Apply data-driven insights to measure SDLC effectiveness and communicate results to senior decision-makers
Cultivate relationships, remove blockers, and earn trust across Product and Engineering teams
Operate both strategically and hands-on to solve problems, regardless of size or complexity
Inspire teams to prioritize critical tasks and focus on what’s most important
Ascertain true requirements behind feature requests, recommend alternative approaches, and lead efforts to meet aggressive timelines
Capture and share best practices across Product, Engineering, and Business teams
Skills you should HODL
Proven experience in technical program and project management, with a strong background in leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives
Strong technical background with deep expertise to credibly engage with technical leaders across the Engineering team. Background in a technical leadership role is a plus
Strong expertise in simplifying complex dependencies and creating roadmaps aligned with OKRs and KPIs
Expert at independently influencing and resolving conflicts, effectively aligning stakeholders with competing priorities to achieve resolutions in complex scenarios
Experience driving measurable improvements in software development, focusing on outcomes over outputs
Proficiency in using data-driven insights to assess SDLC effectiveness and communicate with senior leaders
A strong ability to build relationships and trust within and outside of engineering and product teams
Adept at managing complex challenges, including visible and hidden risks, and making effective trade-offs for long-term impact
Passion for continuous learning, problem-solving, and leading teams with an adaptable approach to execution
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and coach teams to success
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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.
Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!
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.
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