Software Engineer (Product)

We are building a next-generation financial ecosystem (think NYSE or CME from scratch)

As part of Kalshi, you will work on various platforms, including core exchange, clearinghouse, API infrastructure, connectivity to brokers and market makers, and others

We are a small team, which means your responsibilities scale very rapidly, and your contributions are clear and visible, not marginal

There is still a lot of green field at Kalshi and a low of it (including entire systems) can be yours

Design and implement high-performance backend services and APIs that enable rapid testing of new trading features and experiences as Kalshi’s user-base scales

Architect and maintain systems for personalization engines, recommendation algorithms, and other data-driven features that enhance trader engagement and retention

Partner with product managers and frontend engineers to pilot initiatives that aim to improve or expand Kalshi’s platform- Proven track record of taking initiative and thriving in fast-paced environments

Comfortable refining loose requirements into a clear technical spec

Strong knowledge of REST API design and development

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience, with 4+ years of hands-on software development

Strong command of key programming languages such as Golang, Java, etc

Passionate about your craft and committed to delivering exceptional results

Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB

Experience supporting low-latency, dynamic interfaces using Websockets or similar event-based infrastructure

Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP

Experience with growth experiments or A/B testing frameworks

History with day trading stocks, futures, or options (to better understand the experience of our members)