SRE​/DevOps Engineer

Position

SRE / DevOps Engineer

Location

New Jersey

Remote Locations

United Kingdom, Canada, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Ireland, Germany, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Romania, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Lithuania, Switzerland, Mexico

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

Engineering SRE / Devops

About

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!

The Team

Kraken’s Developer‑Experience (DX) team exists to make writing, shipping, and running software effortless and efficient. We work closely with product‑engineering to identify friction in the development lifecycle, and eliminate it through purpose‑built tooling, streamlined processes, clear documentation, and data‑driven insights.

The Opportunity

• Build and support infrastructure and tools, on‑prem and in the cloud
• Drive standardisation: author RFCs and internal guides covering process improvements, reliability patterns, and best practices
• Support and guide engineers on SRE‑related topics
• Partner with product‑development teams to identify and eliminate friction

Skills you should HODL

• 3+ years in a Dev Ops role (Dev Ops, SRE, etc.)
• 3+ years experience with a systems programming language (e.g., Rust)
• Proficient in Git source version‑control
• Thorough knowledge of Docker, experience with Terraform
• Passion for improving process and products
• Experience configuring Continuous Integration (CI)
• Ability to thrive while working independently and remotely in a team‑based environment
• Experience with monitoring/alerting (primarily with Prometheus / Grafana) and knowledge of best practices in the area
• Self‑starter, ability to context‑switch between various projects, codebases, and concepts
• Ability to independently debug problems involving the network and operating system
• Well‑versed in scripting languages (e.g., Bash and/or Python), building and administration of Linux
• Interest in security and a thoughtful and thorough consideration of the security implications of development decisions

Application Details

• This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no final date to receive applications.
• Applicants may 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, 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 celebrates diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit and encourage applicants to apply even if they don’t fully meet the listed requirements, especially if they are passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.
• As an equal opportunity employer, we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind 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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