Senior Software Engineer, Exchange (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Exchange): Designing and scaling the infrastructure for prediction markets with an accent on latency, reliability, and high-throughput system design. Focus on building order matching engines, trade execution algorithms, and high-performance APIs (FIX, REST, WebSockets).

Location: Remote (United States)

Salary: $160,000 – $240,000

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing sports company building products across fantasy sports, betting, and prediction markets.

What you will do

• Build and scale core exchange infrastructure including order matching and trade execution algorithms.
• Develop fast and reliable APIs and data feeds using REST, FIX, and WebSockets.
• Design clearing infrastructure, position management, and margining systems.
• Optimize system performance by identifying and eliminating latency bottlenecks.
• Perform rigorous stress testing to ensure system availability under high pressure.
• Innovate new prediction market structures and contract types.

Requirements

• 5+ years of engineering experience with high-performance, low-latency systems.
• Proficiency in C, Rust, C++, Go, or Java.
• Experience in TradeFi, prediction markets, or crypto exchange infrastructure.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Strong ability to operate autonomously in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Nice to have

• Background in sports, fantasy, or gaming.
• Experience with high-volume consumer-facing systems.
• Deep knowledge of concurrency and threading models.

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited PTO for full-time employees.
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Home office stipend and 5% 401k match.
• Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Remote-first culture with 2-3 annual team offsites and trainings.