Senior Software Engineer - React Native - Growth
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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.
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Overview
- 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, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
- Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
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- The team
- The Growth team is dedicated to expanding Kraken's global user base by optimizing every stage of the user journey, from initial impressions to long-term retention.
- The Growth Funnel teams focus on creating experiences that captivate and guide new users, ensuring a seamless journey from the start and throughout their entire lifecycle as Kraken customers.
- Our team collaborates closely with Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Design to achieve our goals of increasing activation rates.
- Our mission is to streamline the activation process, helping users quickly unlock the value of our platform while setting the gold standard for first-time user experiences in the industry.
- We continuously refine our strategies using data-driven insights, testing, and user feedback to optimize the activation process and ensure users experience the full value of Kraken.
- The opportunity
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native
- Design and execute onboarding experiences that captivate new users and streamline their journey.
- Optimize the activation process to ensure users quickly realize the value of our platform.
- Create and refine a first-time user experience that sets the gold standard in our industry.
- Develop innovative features to incentivise engagement and loyalty.
- Continuously test, learn, and improve strategies based on user behaviour and feedback.
- Set the standard for high-quality code and lead complex software systems development
- 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
What You'Ll Bring
- A strong understanding of user behaviour, onboarding best practices, and data-driven decision-making.
- A creative mindset to design user experiences that stand out and leave a lasting impression.
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
- Experience within a large technology organization or fast growing startup
- Hands-on experience in consumer payments, crypto or fintech mobile applications
- 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
- *Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.*
- *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!
- We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process.
- These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions.
- Assessment results are considered alongside other
- relevant
- information,
- such as experience and interviews,
- and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.
- 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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- Learn on the Kraken Blog
- Connect on LinkedIn
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