Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer - Prediction Markets)
Ladders · United States · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$218k–$257k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Own design, development, and reliability of backend systems for order management and market resolution
- Architect distributed systems with strict correctness guarantees
- Drive migration to a fully the company-operated exchange and clearing platform
- Lead collaboration with Product, Compliance, and Risk teams to meet regulatory requirements
- Shape engineering standards for code quality and system design
- Identify shared infrastructure opportunities across teams
Qualifications
- 8+ years of backend software engineering experience in high-availability, low-latency systems
- Proven track record with systems requiring financial correctness like order management or clearing
- Experience leading complex, multi-quarter technical projects as a senior decision-maker
- Deep proficiency in a backend language (e.g., Go, Java) and strong fundamentals in distributed systems
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and elevate team engineers
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Opportunities for equity and bonus eligibility
- Remote work flexibility