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Overview
Polymarket is seeking a backend engineer to build and scale the core exchange infrastructure, focusing on high-performance, low-latency backend systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing systems that support real-world trading loads.
Skills
Candidate requirements
These are the minimum requirements a candidate must meet to be considered for this role.
- 4–7+ years of professional backend development experience, with strong proficiency in C/C++ (preferred) or another systems language (Go, Rust, Java).
- Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, concurrency, memory management, and experience building low-latency, high-throughput systems.
Senior Backend Engineer, US Exchange
Polymarket is a leading prediction market platform that enables users to trade on real-world event outcomes.
Last updated 2026-02-19T23:07:32.801Z
Overview
Polymarket is seeking a backend engineer to build and scale the core exchange infrastructure, focusing on high-performance, low-latency backend systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing systems that support real-world trading loads.
Salary
Competitive Salary
Location
New York, United States
OnsiteDepartment
Engineering
Level
Mid-Level
Skills
Overview
Polymarket is seeking a backend engineer to build and scale the core exchange infrastructure, focusing on high-performance, low-latency backend systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing systems that support real-world trading loads.
Skills
Candidate requirements
These are the minimum requirements a candidate must meet to be considered for this role.
- 4–7+ years of professional backend development experience, with strong proficiency in C/C++ (preferred) or another systems language (Go, Rust, Java).
- Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, concurrency, memory management, and experience building low-latency, high-throughput systems.
About Polymarket
Polymarket is a leading prediction market platform that allows users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events. By leveraging blockchain technology, Polymarket provides a decentralized and transparent environment for users to engage in market-making and speculation. The platform aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions based on collective knowledge and insights, fostering a unique approach to understanding future events.
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