Director of Engineering – Equities and Tokenised Equities

Building the Future of Crypto 

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The team

We are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead Kraken’s Equities and Tokenised Equities initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership role that combines strategic vision, technical depth, and people leadership. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable designing long-term roadmaps and organizational structures as they are diving into architecture reviews and debugging complex issues with engineers. You will be accountable for delivering a world-class experience in a category that sits at the intersection of traditional and decentralized finance.

This is a critical role for Kraken’s expansion beyond crypto, requiring a seasoned engineering leader who thrives in ambiguous environments, has a bias for action, and deeply understands how to build reliable, scalable, and compliant financial systems.

The opportunity

• Set the technical and strategic direction for the Equities and Tokenised Equities team, aligning engineering outcomes with Kraken’s broader business goals.

• Build and lead a high-performing team of engineers and managers, cultivating a strong culture of ownership, innovation, and execution excellence.

• Partner with Product, Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders to define roadmap, operating model, and technical constraints for equities offerings.

• Ensure a world-class user experience across jurisdictions, balancing performance, security, and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee the architecture and operational maturity of the systems powering tokenised and traditional equity trading, including integrations with exchanges, custodians, and on-chain infrastructure.

• Drive cross-functional engineering initiatives that span multiple teams, acting as a connector across product verticals.

• Attract, grow, and retain top-tier engineering talent through mentorship, recruiting, and career development.

• Monitor and manage team performance, engineering velocity, technical debt, and production stability.

• Represent the team’s work to senior leadership and external partners as needed.

Skills you should HODL

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years of engineering leadership with full accountability for team delivery and technical quality.

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in financial services, fintech, or blockchain-based systems.

• Deep technical background in scalable distributed systems, trading platforms, or digital asset infrastructure.

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments and influence outcomes without authority.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, including experience working with exec-level stakeholders and external partners.

• Strong product intuition and customer-first mindset.

• Prior experience working in a regulated environment or building compliant financial systems.

Nice to haves

• Experience shipping equity or tokenised securities products to market.

• Deep understanding of the equities and crypto industries.

• Contributions to financial open-source projects, technical writing, or speaking at industry events.

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

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!

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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