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Kalshi · 6 days ago

Software Engineer, Product

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$200K/yr - $280K/yr
date4+ years exp

Kalshi is defining a new category in prediction markets, allowing people to trade on various events and outcomes. As a Software Engineer, Product, you will build user-facing systems and internal tools that enhance customer experiences and support the growth of Kalshi's financial market offerings.

FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesFinTechInternetPrediction MarketsPredictive Analytics
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Growth Opportunities
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

GolangJavaREST API designPostgreSQLMongoDBMySQLCloud platformsA/B testingWebsocketsDay trading experienceTechnical specificationPassion for craftFast-paced environment

Required

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
Strong knowledge of REST API design and development
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
Proven track record of taking initiative and thriving in fast-paced environments
Comfortable refining loose requirements into a clear technical spec
Passionate about your craft and committed to delivering exceptional results

Preferred

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)

Benefits

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Company

Kalshi

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Kalshi is a regulated prediction market where users trade event-based contracts tied to real-world outcomes.
dateFounded in 2018
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://kalshi.com

H1B Sponsorship

Kalshi has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.65B
Key Investors
ParadigmSequoia CapitalY Combinator
2025-11-20Series E· $1B
2025-10-10Series D· $300M
2025-09-02Secondary Market· $2M

Leadership Team

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Tarek Mansour
Co-founder and CEO
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John Wang
Head of Crypto
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