Polymarket

Senior Backend Engineer

Polymarket

Polymarket is a leading prediction market platform that enables users to trade on real-world event outcomes.

Competitive Salary

New York, United States (Onsite)

Engineering

Senior

Last updated 2026-05-19T23:05:49.491Z

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About the role

Overview

Polymarket is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to develop Gamma, the core backend of its markets platform. This role involves architecting Go-based services, ensuring high throughput and low latency, and maintaining API standards. The engineer will collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to system reliability and performance.

Skills

Go REST API Graph QL Postgres SQL

Candidate requirements

These are the minimum requirements a candidate must meet to be considered for this role.

  • 5+ years of production Go experience: fluent in Go idioms, interfaces, and concurrency patterns
  • Strong API and microservices architecture experience: designing, implementing, and maintaining REST and GraphQL APIs at scale

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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