Backend Engineer, L4
200k – 230kNew York, NYBackend EngineeringHybrid3+ YOE
Summary
Builds scalable backend systems for sports prediction market including distributed infrastructure, real-time data pipelines, and developer APIs. Requires 3+ years experience with Rust/Go/C++, cloud architecture, and thrives in fast-paced small teams.
About the role
Responsibilities
- Work across infrastructure, data layer, networking, and application logic.
- Contribute to frontend product development to maintain user experience.
- Build developer-first API experience for algorithmic trading integrations.
- Scale real-time data ingestion and distribution pipelines.
- Expand product features by extending modular service logic.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience developing distributed systems with cloud-based architecture.
- Proficient in a systems programming language such as Rust, Go, or C++.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
- Understand trade-offs between technical decisions and business requirements.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Thrive independently and in small teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- $200k – $230k base salary.
- Meaningful equity.
- 100% health premiums covered.
- 99% dental & vision covered.
- 401(k) with 4% company match.
- HSA + $1,080 annual company contribution.
- $27/day lunch stipend and $35/day dinner stipend in NYC office.
Skills
RustGoC++distributed systemscloud architecturereal-time data pipelinesAPIsKubernetesDockerPostgreSQL
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