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$200,000 – $260,000
Listed on Novig’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role builds the trading engine and infrastructure powering a sports prediction-market platform, handling real-time data pipelines, order management, and risk controls across multiple venues. It suits experienced backend engineers who thrive in high-ownership environments, enjoy direct impact on trading operations, and can handle on-call responsibilities tied to live sports schedules.
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What they ask for
Required
- 4+ years backend engineering experience
- Proficiency in Go, Rust, or C++
- Knowledge of concurrent programming and event-driven architectures
- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
- Understanding of CAP tradeoffs and ordering semantics
Nice to have
- Experience with matching engines or order books
- Experience with market-making or HFT infrastructure
- Familiarity with Kafka or Redis
- Experience with real-time streaming systems or financial exchanges
- Passion for sports and market microstructure