Posted 6 months ago
Staff Security Architect
@ Kraken
Remote in Canada
Overview
Kraken, the crypto platform owned by Payward, is hiring a Senior Security Architect for Kraken Security Labs. The role is a hands-on, embedded internal security consultant across engineering teams, covering infrastructure, cryptography, web3, Rust and AI products. Work is remote-friendly across global teams.
Responsibilities:
- Design, review and verify security architecture in a heterogeneous environment
- Conduct security assessments and audits of existing architectures
- Stay current on blockchain security trends and threats
- Provide security expertise to blockchain teams
Requirements summary:
- Proven IT security experience with strong application security background
- Experience in security testing of diverse applications
- Experience with infrastructure security
- Basic familiarity with OWASP, NIST and similar frameworks
- Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
- Strong remote communication and collaboration skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ashby
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | IT |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Home, Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Kraken
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Own the power of your money. Crypto, stocks, futures and more — since 2011.
Full company description
Kraken helps people own the power of their money. Founded in 2011, we're one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, now offering crypto, stocks, futures, staking, payments and more. Trusted by millions of institutions, professional traders, and consumers across 190+ countries. Built on the belief that everyone should own the power of their money, Kraken has been a category leader in crypto since 2011. We've grown into a global financial platform offering crypto, stocks, futures, staking, payments and institutional infrastructure — all on a single foundation built for the future of finance. Our product lineup: — Kraken: the world's leading hybrid investment platform, built for the future of finance from the ground up — Kraken Pro: the all-in command center that unleashes your trading potential — Krak: the next-generation money platform that turns every type of asset into usable money Proof of Reserves since 2014. Assets held 1:1. Trusted by 13M+ people, thousands of institutions, and a growing community of developers building on Kraken rails. Our mission: accelerate the global adoption of crypto so everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Risk Disclosure: https://www.kraken.com/en-ca/social-media-disclosure
- LinkedIn followers
- 280,559
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,093
- Reported office locations
- Remote First, US
- Business categories
- Cryptocurrency
- Blockchain
- Stock Exchanges
- Asset Management
- Personal Finance
- Bitcoin
- FinTech
- Trading Platform
- Financial Services
- Financial Exchanges
- Ethereum
- Other recorded names
- Kraken
- Specialties
- Bitcoin
- Litecoin
- Dogecoin
- Ethereum
- Cryptocurrency
- Digital Assets
- Virtual Currency
- Markets
- Security
- Financial Services
- Wallet
- Compliance
- Blockchain
- Index
- Parachain Auctions
- Staking
- Proof of Reserves
- and NFT
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 1,630,550,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Kraken helps people own the power of their money. Founded in 2011, we're one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, now offering crypto, stocks, futures, staking, payments and more. Trusted by millions of institutions, professional traders, and consumers across 190+ countries. Built on the belief that everyone should own the power of their money, Kraken has been a category leader in crypto since 2011…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Remote First |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2011 |
| Specialties | BitcoinLitecoinDogecoinEthereumCryptocurrencyDigital AssetsVirtual CurrencyMarketsSecurityFinancial Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 30 |
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Building the Future of Open Finance
Payward - 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 team
Founded in 2011, 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 seeking a skilled & hands-on Senior Security Architect for Kraken Security Labs. Kraken Security Labs provides boutique-style, deeply technical internal security consulting on current and future products.
We don't merely provide high-level guidance but indeed get deeply embedded in the different engineering teams and do not mind hands-on work.
Our projects span from classical infrastructure security projects, over cryptography, web3, and complex Rust projects, to securing our next generation of AI products.
You will work in a small, highly technical team and collaborate with teams all across the company & world.
The opportunity
Design, review & verify robust security architecture in a heterogeneous environment
Conduct thorough security assessments and audits of existing architectures, recommending practical improvements
Stay updated with latest (blockchain) security trends, threats and mitigation techniques
Provide expertise to our blockchain teams, ensuring secure operational practices
What You Bring
Proven experience as an IT security expert, with a strong background in application security
Experience in security testing diverse application
Experience with infrastructure security
Basic familiarity with security frameworks (OWASP, NIST, etc)
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively remotely work with stakeholders across the organization
Unless 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 commitment
Payward 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.
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