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# Software Engineer - Rust - Consumer

- **Company:** Kraken
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Network Service, Software Engineering, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://eurojobs.com/jobs/26632008/apply

## About the Role

driven. The opportunity, 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. 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 commitment

## Description

Design 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 Bring


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