Staff Backend Engineer

Description: Join Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market platform, to shape backend systems for real-time trading on global events. Work in a high-autonomy, individual contributor role alongside senior engineers focused on performance and correctness. Requirements: 7+ years of backend engineering experience with proficiency in Go (preferred), Python, or Java. Strong knowledge of distributed systems, concurrency, and algorithms, with a track record of operating high-scale systems. Proven technical leadership and ability to work independently in ambiguous situations. Experience in trading/exchange systems or financial domains is a plus. Benefits: Competitive salary and equity, with a base salary range of $250,000 to $400,000 annually. Unlimited PTO, health, vision, and dental coverage, and 401(k) match. Full hardware setup including a new MacBook Pro and accessories.