Software Engineer - Rust - Core Engineering at Kraken

This role is for a systems-minded engineer with at least three years of experience who thrives on building the high-stakes infrastructure that keeps a global crypto exchange running. You should have a background in asynchronous Rust and a genuine interest in designing low-latency distributed systems that prioritize security and correctness over flashy frontend features. **What makes it worth a look...** You will be working in a massive, high-bar Rust environment where the focus is on engineering craftsmanship and long-term architectural stability. Kraken is a fully remote company with deep roots in the crypto ethos, offering the chance to work on critical backend services alongside some of the most experienced developers in the industry. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have significant experience writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust. * Feel comfortable debugging complex issues across the OS, network, and application layers. * Understand distributed systems concepts like RPC protocols and Kafka. * Prefer building foundational shared libraries over customer-facing product features.