Engineering Manager – Growth Product
"What You'll Be Doing"
About This Role
The Growth Engineering team builds the experiences that connect people to the Kraken ecosystem for the first time and keeps them coming back — including marketing funnels, signup and KYC flows, and engagement features that help new users fund accounts and explore products. The team has direct influence on company growth, global reach, and user engagement at scale, serving millions of users worldwide.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead, mentor, and support a cross-functional team of engineers delivering growth-critical systems and features
Collaborate daily with Product and Design to define scope, set priorities, and ensure seamless execution
Keep projects moving forward by maintaining clear expectations, realistic estimates, and transparent communication with stakeholders
Provide technical guidance and context to help engineers make sound architectural and implementation decisions
Foster a culture of accountability, trust, and learning, helping the team grow its impact and autonomy
Improve team processes, communication, and collaboration across time zones
Partner with other engineering leaders to ensure consistency and best practices across the broader Growth organization
What We're Looking For
Experience leading engineering teams and delivering high-quality results in a collaborative environment
Strong people leadership skills, with a focus on coaching, clarity, and empowerment
Solid technical foundation — comfortable engaging in design discussions, code reviews, and helping engineers make pragmatic decisions
Familiarity with one or more modern programming languages: React and React Native on the front end with a Rust-based backend, or experience with TypeScript, Go, Node.js, or similar
A product mindset — care about how your team's work impacts users and moves key metrics
Clear communication and organizational skills, with the ability to align engineering efforts with business goals
Experience working in distributed, remote-first teams
Bonus Points
Experience with analytics, experimentation, or growth tooling
Exposure to scaling teams or processes during high-growth phases
Background in product engineering, building user-facing features and owning delivery from idea to launch
About Kraken
Kraken is a leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange, committed to providing secure, innovative, and reliable trading tools for digital assets. Our mission is to accelerate the global adoption of cryptocurrency by building a more open, free, and compliant financial system. We empower individuals and institutions alike with robust platforms designed for exceptional performance and peace of mind, operating at the forefront of financial technology and regulatory adherence. Our culture at Kraken is built on principles of autonomy, transparency, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We foster an environment where passionate, talented individuals can thrive, take ownership of their work, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the blockchain space. Collaboration is key, and we champion diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges, ensuring our team members feel valued, supported, and continuously challenged to grow. Joining Kraken means becoming part of a dynamic team that is redefining the future of finance from our US base. We offer unparalleled opportunities for professional development, the chance to work on high-impact projects, and a direct role in shaping an industry poised for exponential growth. If you are eager to make a significant impact, innovate alongside some of the brightest minds, and build solutions that will change the world, explore our 121 open positions and discover where you belong.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Kraken's official website and follow their application process.