Have you ever wanted to build the absolute fortress that protects the future of global finance? We are looking for a Staff Security Architect who wants to dive headfirst into the cryptographic frontier. Kraken is searching for a visionary mind to help safeguard our ecosystem, protect millions of users, and ensure that our platform remains an industry leader in trust and safety. If you obsess over secure architecture and want your daily work to push financial freedom forward globally, this is your moment.

Overview

As a Staff Security Architect at Kraken, you will take ownership of defining and driving our overarching security architecture. Operating in a fully remote environment with colleagues spread across more than 70 countries, you will collaborate with top-tier engineers to design bulletproof systems. You will champion secure-by-design principles across all product lines, protecting everything from our lightning-fast trading engines to our institutional offerings.

Key Responsibilities

Design comprehensive security architectures for distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and blockchain integrations.
Partner closely with engineering and product teams to embed robust security controls early in the development lifecycle.
Evaluate emerging threats and technological trends in the crypto landscape to proactively mitigate risk.
Establish security patterns, standards, and guidelines that scale globally across a remote workforce.
Conduct threat modeling and security reviews of core platform components and new feature rollouts.

Requirements

Extensive experience architecting security solutions for large-scale, high-availability distributed systems or financial platforms.
Deep understanding of cryptography, cloud security principles, and modern network defense strategies.
A genuine passion for cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the mission of financial inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence engineering culture without direct authority.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate intricate security concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

What You'll Gain

The chance to work with some of the smartest minds in the crypto industry on a truly global scale.
Complete location independence through our fully remote working model.
Competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well-being and financial growth.
Continuous opportunities for professional development as you tackle unique, industry-defining security challenges.