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Kalshi

Software Engineer, Trading Platform

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6 months ago
New York, NY, USAMid Level / Senior
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$200k - $280k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop order matching and trade execution algorithms.
  • Create high-performance data feeds and trading APIs for clients.
  • Build and maintain high availability clearing systems.
  • Lead integrations with external market makers and brokers.
  • Stress test large-scale critical systems for robustness.
  • Optimize database access patterns and internal algorithms.
  • Design new market structures like non-binary markets and futures.
  • Engage closely with customers to define features and iterate on products.
  • Deliver high-quality solutions rapidly.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Experience in planning and leading large projects.
  • Strong technical skills to solve complex engineering problems.
  • Solid understanding of relational databases and transactions.
  • Familiarity with writing highly concurrent systems.
  • History of improving engineering efficiency through new processes.
  • Excellent judgment in task prioritization.
  • Growth mindset and eagerness to learn.
  • Passion for software development and quality.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range of $200,000–$280,000 annually, plus equity.
  • Minimal hierarchy and a culture of ownership.
  • Commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity.

Categories

BackendData Engineering