Kaukianen won the Finnish championship title with Karhu Basket in 2022, and silver medal in 2023.
He terminated his contract with the club on 1 December 2023, after Levice were knocked out of the FIBA Europe Cup in group stage.
[4] On 3 December 2023, Kaukiainen signed with Estonian side Kalev/Cramo,[5][6] competing in Korvpalli Meistriliiga and Latvian–Estonian Basketball League.
On 18 February 2024, Kaukianen and Kalev/Cramo won the 2024 Estonian Cup title, by beating Tartu Ülikool 76–68 in the final.
[9] A former youth international, Kaukiainen has represented Finland men's national basketball team.