Senior Software Engineer - AI Enablement Finance

About the role

Kraken is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and build an AI‑native finance operating system. You will work at the intersection of finance operations and cutting‑edge automation, delivering both immediate production solutions and a long‑term architectural vision.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and map current finance workflows across close, reconciliations, treasury, reporting, controls validation and audit preparation.
• Identify manual bottlenecks, integration failures and capability gaps in systems such as NetSuite, BlackLine, Kyriba, Fireblocks and Lukka.
• Benchmark existing processes against best‑in‑class and emerging AI capabilities to create a prioritized automation roadmap.
• Translate process pain points into concrete automation requirements and build production‑grade AI solutions.
• Architect the long‑term, agentic finance platform that scales with Kraken’s global footprint and regulatory obligations.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level experience in software engineering, preferably within finance or fintech environments.
• Strong understanding of financial operations, regulatory compliance (SOX, audit) and the impact of automation on risk.
• Ability to collaborate with accounting, FP&A, treasury and finance operations teams.
• Self‑starter who can drive projects from concept through production.

Required skills

• NetSuite
• BlackLine
• Kyriba
• Fireblocks
• Lukka
• AI/ML automation

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of finance automation at a leading global crypto exchange.
• Access to cutting‑edge AI technologies and a collaborative, high‑impact team.
• Competitive compensation package.