Vice President of Data
This executive role offers the rare chance to lead the data strategy for a high-growth proprietary trading platform, Breakout Prop, while leveraging the massive resources of Kraken. It is a builder's role, requiring a mix of technical architecture oversight and strategic organizational scaling. The position is particularly compelling due to its focus on making AI agents primary consumers of the data ecosystem.
Kraken
San Francisco, California, United States · Posted 1 May 2026
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Overview
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About Kraken
Kraken is a mid-sized employer working in cryptocurrency and financial technology, based in San Francisco, California, United States.
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Evolve existing data pipelines into a scalable, reliable enterprise platform
- Expand self-serve analytics to reduce engineering dependencies across the firm
- Recruit, lead, and set the technical bar for the growing data team
- Establish a unified data model and governance framework trusted by the entire company
- Develop data products specifically designed for AI and LLM consumption
Essential
- Proven track record in a senior data leadership role within fintech or high-frequency trading environments
- Experience scaling data functions from early-stage to mature, company-wide capabilities
- Deep understanding of data governance, quality standards, and shared data modeling
- Ability to report directly to C-suite stakeholders and execute a strategic mandate
- Strong background in building and mentoring high-performance data engineering and analytics teams
Preferred
- Experience working within a crypto-native or blockchain-focused organization
- Familiarity with proprietary trading platforms and liquidity management
- Knowledge of integrating LLM-based agents into data consumption layers
- Experience navigating the transition of a startup through an acquisition by a larger enterprise
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Fully remote work environment across 70+ countries
- Opportunity to work at one of the world's oldest and most respected Bitcoin exchanges
- Direct impact on a lean, high-conviction proprietary trading team
- Exposure to global crypto infrastructure and industry-leading security standards
- Collaborative culture with a mission focused on financial inclusion and freedom
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