Software Engineer - Rust - Core Engineering

Building the Future of CryptoOur Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.About the TeamOur Platform and Core Engineering teams build the systems that make Kraken secure, resilient, and scalable. Our impact is measured by the strength, correctness, and leverage of the foundations we create.The opportunityDesign and implement robust Rust services and foundational libraries that power Kraken’s core infrastructure, prioritizing correctness, security, and long-term maintainability.Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code built for scale, observability, and operational resilience in production environments.Collaborate on large-scale distributed systems architecture, shaping low‑latency, fault‑tolerant services that support global trading and internal platforms.Work alongside hundreds of experienced Rust engineers, contributing to a high‑bar engineering culture grounded in ownership, rigor, and craftsmanship.Skills You Should HODL3+ years of experience in software engineering, ideally building and scaling shared systems, internal platforms, and supporting multiple product roadmaps.Proficiency in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust.Demonstrated commitment to a security‑first mindset when designing systems.Capability to autonomously debug issues across the stack, including OS, network, and application layers.Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and Event‑Driven Systems.Assessment ProcessWe 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.Equal Opportunity StatementAs 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.EEO StatementsUnless 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.Job DetailsRole Level: Mid‑LevelWork Type: Full‑TimeCountry: United Arab EmiratesCity: DubaiCompany Website: https://kraken.comJob Function: Information Technology (IT)Company Industry: Financial Services#J-18808-Ljbffr