Director of Engineering - Equities and Tokenised Equities

About the Role

Lead the engineering vision and execution for our Equities and Tokenised Equities platforms, driving innovation at the forefront of crypto finance. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of digital asset trading within a world-class, mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities for this role were not provided in the source text. Typically, a Director of Engineering in this domain would be responsible for:

• Defining technical strategy and roadmap for equities and tokenised equities products.
• Leading and mentoring multiple engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Ensuring the scalability, security, and reliability of critical trading systems.
• Collaborating with product, operations, and other stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Driving architectural decisions and promoting best practices in software development.

Requirements

Specific requirements for this role were not provided in the source text. Generally, a candidate for this position would need:

• Proven experience in an engineering leadership role, preferably within financial services or high-volume trading platforms.
• Deep understanding of equities markets, trading systems, or tokenized assets.
• Strong background in software engineering, with experience in building scalable and secure distributed systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

About the Team

Join a world-class, fully remote team of Krakenites dedicated to accelerating the global adoption of crypto. This role specifically focuses on the critical domain of Equities and Tokenised Equities, contributing directly to Kraken's mission of providing financial freedom and inclusion through innovative crypto products. You'll be part of an industry-pioneering company committed to leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support.