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AI Platform Engineer, Enablement and Governance Operations

KrakenUnited StatesEngineering
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Salary
$110.4K – $220.8K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
17 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

This remote role invites a skilled engineer to shape the future of artificial intelligence enablement and governance at Kraken within the United States. Ideal candidates will possess deep technical expertise in software development, enterprise SaaS administration, and AI systems.

Role Overview

Kraken seeks an AI Platform Engineer, Enablement and Governance Operations to design and build the technical layer of the internal AI platform. Operating within the Enterprise Transformation team, this remote position focuses on closing capability gaps, managing governed integration gateways, and building internal tooling that empowers teams across the organization securely.

Key Responsibilities

Design and construct the technical layer of the AI platform, ranging from integration surfaces to production runbooks, while evaluating vendors or building solutions internally.
Own the governed integration gateway by overseeing connector onboarding, authentication flows, reliability, and vendor escalations.
Develop internal tooling to extend the platform, including agent scaffolding, reusable prompt assets, evaluation harnesses, and provisioning automation.
Configure and operate tiered spend controls, set role-based caps, manage exception queues, and run monthly reconciliations against vendor commitments.
Implement technical controls for data handling, retention, and model eligibility through identity integration, SSO, SCIM, and role-based entitlements.
Collaborate directly with internal teams to unblock workflows and deliver practical tool leverage.
Run technical enablement sessions, including deep dives, office hours, and knowledge base maintenance.
Administer the enterprise AI estate end-to-end, covering model turn-ups, feature enablement, deprecation, and seat true-ups.

Requirements

Enterprise SaaS administration experience at 1,000+ seats, ideally involving an AI or LLM platform.
Proven ability to write and ship working software using Python or a comparable language, alongside version control, CI, containers, and secrets management.
Hands-on experience integrating LLM and SaaS APIs with familiarity in agent and tool use patterns like MCP.
Working knowledge of identity and access management tools such as Okta, OAuth, SCIM, SSO, and federated machine identity.
Strong operational discipline with a solid understanding of intake queues, SLAs, runbooks, and documentation hygiene.
Exceptional teaching and communication skills capable of explaining technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
Sound judgment regarding infrastructure investments and organizational needs.

Nice to Have

Experience building internal developer or AI platforms featuring self-service and guardrail layers.
Exposure to FinOps or software asset management practices.
Experience working with low-code or workflow automation platforms.
Depth in Atlassian administration including Jira, Confluence, or JSM.
Familiarity with regulated industry audit and evidence work within financial services.

Skills and Tools

Python
LLMs and AI Tooling
Integration Gateways and APIs
Identity Providers (Okta, OAuth, SCIM, SSO)
Containers, CI, and Version Control

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary Range: USD 110,400 to 220,800

About the Company

Payward is the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services, and CF Benchmarks, having spent 15 years developing modern financial infrastructure. Founded in 2011, Kraken stands as one of the longest-standing crypto platforms globally, trusted by over 10 million users and institutions with services spanning spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC offerings.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Kraken careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonLLM

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the AI Platform Engineer role?

The annual salary ranges from USD 110,400 to 220,800.

Is this a remote position?

Yes, this position is remote within the United States.

What core programming language is required for this job?

Python or a comparable language should be natural to the candidate, alongside experience with version control, CI, containers, and secrets management.

What department manages the internal AI platform at Kraken?

The Enterprise Transformation team owns Kraken's internal AI platform.

How can I apply for this position?

You can apply by visiting the official Kraken careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Kraken careers page.

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