Staff Software Engineer - React Native - Consumer

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Consumer team. The Consumer team at Kraken focuses on building applications that expose Kraken’s product offering to the mass market. Trying to onboard the next 100 million people to the benefits of crypto.
This role primarily involves developing features and maintaining our “Consumer” mobile applications, which consists of a suite of applications aimed at offering the simplest way for our customers to interact with Kraken. We expect anyone applying for this role to have an extreme eye for detail, a passion for building genuinely world class user experiences, a “ship fast but don’t ship shit” attitude and be highly self driven.
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
Drive the technical vision and direction of the company’s Consumer applications by participating in architectural decisions and technology evaluations
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical challenges across multiple domains and technology stacks
Contribute to the development of best practices and engineering standards to ensure the highest quality of code
Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our mobile applications remain current and competitive
Shape major open source initiatives, driving innovation and collaboration

Skills you should HODL

8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications
Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and expertise with ReactJS & React Native frameworks
Deep understanding of iOS and Android SDKs, as well as experience with native development (Objective-C/Swift/Java/Kotlin)
Hands-on experience in consumer payments & fintech mobile applications
Experience with API design, security, and performance optimization
Familiarity with modern build pipelines and tooling and testing frameworks
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

Significant experience of developing micro interactions and animations in React Native
10+ years of full-time engineering experience within a large technology organization or fast growing startup
Experience in leading or managing engineering teams
Contributions to open-source projects or published technical articles

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.