Software Engineer, Growth

Required

• In addition, the employer requires demonstrated ability in the following:
• Demonstrated ability developing, testing, and maintaining production software using modern programming languages such as Go (Golang), JavaScript, and Python, including writing efficient, maintainable, and well-tested code gained through at least 5 years of work experience.
• Demonstrated ability designing, developing, and documenting service APIs (REST and/or RPC), including endpoint design, authentication/authorization, versioning, and integration across client-facing and internal systems gained through at least 5 years of work experience.
• Demonstrated ability working with both relational and NoSQL database systems, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, including schema design, query optimization, and data modeling for high-volume applications gained through at least 5 years of work experience.
• Demonstrated ability building, scaling, and operating high-performance backend services and distributed systems supporting high request volumes and production reliability requirements gained through at least 5 years of work experience.
• Demonstrated ability translating ambiguous or evolving product requirements into clear technical specifications and implementation plans gained through at least 5 years of work experience.
• Demonstrated ability implementing and supporting feature flags, A/B testing, or experimentation frameworks to evaluate product changes and drive growth or engagement metrics gained through at least 5 years of work experience.
• Meritocracy is at our core, and we value people who take ownership and figure (usually hard) things out. We dream big. We love our craft deeply and are proud of what we put out in the world. We are committed to our vision of building something big... but also useful: a product that brings more truth through the power of markets.
• Kalshians are Kalshi’s most important asset: we pick Kalshians carefully, so we trust them fully on day 1.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunity
• Kalshi is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our mission and values, we’d love to hear from you.