Director of Engineering - Equities and Tokenised Equities

Overview

Job Description

Responsibilities

• - 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.

Required Skills

• - 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.

Benefits

• - Bonus program
• - Equity program
• - Wellness allowance
• - Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) [US Only]