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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

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