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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Rust - Consumer - **Company:** Electric Capital - **Location:** Granada, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Network Service, Software Engineering, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/software-engineer-rust-consumer-en-granada-ID-368786249 ## About the Role 3+ years of software engineering experience Proficient in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust Have a security-first mindset during system design to ensure robustness Demonstrate the ability to autonomously debug issues across the stack (OS, network, application) Apply a solid understanding of distributed systems and technologies, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and Event-Driven Systems, to design scalable solutions Collaborate effectively with product teams to gather requirements and constraints for designing appropriate systems Take complete end-to-end ownership of systems and libraries Provide mentorship to other engineers while contributing to defining the technical culture ## Description Building the Future of Open FinancePayward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system.The teamFounded in ****, Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions across the globe. It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients.We are currently seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our growing Consumer team. The Consumer team at Kraken focuses on building applications that expose Kraken's product offering to the mass market. Trying to onboard the next 100 million people to the benefits of crypto.This role primarily involves developing features and maintaining our "Consumer" applications, which consists of a suite of applications aimed at offering the simplest way for our customers to interact with Kraken. We expect anyone applying for this role to have an extreme eye for detail, a passion for building genuinely world class user experiences, a "ship fast but don't ship shit" attitude and be highly self driven.The opportunityDesign and implement robust Rust services and libraries that power trading, payments, and crypto experiences with a focus on reliability, performance, and user impact.Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code that scales across teams and supports revenue-critical systems without compromising safety or security.Collaborate on large-scale distributed systems architecture, translating evolving product requirements into resilient, low-latency solutions.Work alongside hundreds of experienced Rust engineers, contributing to a high-performance, product-driven engineering culture.What you bring3+ years of software engineering experienceProficient in writing network services or asynchronous code in RustHave a security-first mindset during system design to ensure robustnessDemonstrate the ability to autonomously debug issues across the stack (OS, network, application)Apply a solid understanding of distributed systems and technologies, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and Event-Driven Systems, to design scalable solutionsCollaborate effectively with product teams to gather requirements and constraints for designing appropriate systemsTake complete end-to-end ownership of systems and librariesProvide mentorship to other engineers while contributing to defining the technical cultureUnless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.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.Our commitmentPayward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills 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 knowledgeable about crypto.We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether 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.Stay connectedFollow us on TwitterLearn on the Kraken BlogConnect on LinkedInCandidate Privacy Notice#J-*****-Ljbffr ## Related Videos - [How to Benchmark Your Apache Kafka](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/76-how-to-benchmark-your-apache-kafka) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Using AI Without Losing Your Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2045-using-ai-without-losing-your-skills) - [Rust in the Real World: Adoption, Migration, and Tradeoffs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100147-rust-in-the-real-world-adoption-migration-and-tradeoffs) - [Let's Get Started With Apache Kafka® for Python Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/565-let-s-get-started-with-apache-kafka-for-python-developers) - [Rust Beyond Systems: Revolutionizing Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1111-rust-beyond-systems-revolutionizing-web-development) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Building AI Solutions with Rust and Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/494-building-ai-solutions-with-rust-and-docker) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [4 reasons why you should learn Rust in 2021 – and maybe even have fun doing it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/35-4-reasons-why-you-should-learn-rust-in-2021-and-maybe-even-have-fun-doing-it)