Sr Software Engineer - React Native - Growth

Job Description

The Growth team drives Kraken’s mission to expand its global user base, focusing on optimizing the entire user journey – from first impressions to retention. Within this broader team, the Onboarding team plays a crucial role by ensuring new users have a seamless, intuitive, and efficient experience when joining Kraken, setting the stage for long-term engagement and trust.
The Onboarding team operates at the intersection of engineering, product, and design, collaborating closely with product managers and designers to craft experiences that align with Kraken’s growth objectives. Your team’s impact will extend beyond engineering, supporting Kraken’s mission by lowering barriers to entry, increasing conversion rates, and enabling a frictionless path for users across the globe. This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact how Kraken introduces crypto to the world – one new user at a time.
The opportunity

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web & mobile applications using React Native
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Backend Engineering, to deliver high-impact features and improvements
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

Skills you should HODL

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
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to haves

Familiarity with native mobile app development (iOS/Android)
Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology

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.