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Head of Exchange Infrastructure

Kraken· Product
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Remote$177.4k - $395.1k + equity + bonusFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Lead the exchange infrastructure layer (matching engine, core infrastructure, custody interfaces, algo engine and API engine), consolidating multiple engines into a single platform and steering a senior, independent product team to deliver scalable, low-latency crypto exchange capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Own the product vision and roadmap for the exchange layer: matching engine, core infrastructure, third-party custody, algo engine and API engine
  • Lead and grow a team of four to five product managers, and set the bar for product craft across the layer
  • Lead the consolidation of multiple matching engines into one, starting with US derivatives, then international derivatives, then spot
  • Build interface-agnostic platform so every product team and interface can build on the same platform
  • Define success metrics (p99 latency, throughput, uptime, resiliency) and hold teams accountable to them
  • Partner with engineering leaders across exchange and core infrastructure to sequence the migration without disrupting live markets
  • Partner with Risk and Credit Infrastructure so a client can hold one account and trade every product against it
  • Anticipate industry shifts and shape our platform to stay ahead
  • Align cross-functional teams (product, engineering, risk, compliance) around the exchange strategy

Qualifications

  • Senior product leader with experience in exchange, trading, or high-performance platforms
  • Experience managing and developing product managers, capable of running without direct supervision
  • Player-coach mentality; capable of writing specs and owning roadmaps
  • Proven ability to set product vision and translate it into a long-term roadmap
  • Strong understanding of matching engine and market data architecture, and the tradeoffs of low latency
  • Experience building platforms for internal customers with platform vs bespoke builds
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Passion for crypto markets, market structure, and building infrastructure

Skills

Required:Product leadership in exchange/trading/high-performance platforms

Benefits

  • Includes compensation details below; see compensations section for range and equity/bonus information
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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