About the job
About Kalshi
Kalshi is pioneering a groundbreaking sector in finance: prediction markets. Our platform empowers individuals to trade on the outcomes of various events, transforming any future question into a financial opportunity. After years of advocacy, we successfully legalized prediction markets in the U. S., establishing ourselves as the fastest-growing financial market in the nation, with thousands of markets spanning politics, economics, finance, weather, technology, AI, culture, and beyond.
We envision a world where prediction markets become the largest financial marketplace globally, enabling anyone to engage and invest in the future.
Our vision: To construct the largest financial market on Earth.
Our mission: To bring greater truth to the world through the power of markets.
At Kalshi, our culture revolves around hiring exceptional talent, fostering hard work, and enjoying the journey together. We seek ambitious and remarkable individuals to join our compact team and help build the next generation of financial markets.
Your Role
As a vital member of Kalshi, you will be instrumental in crafting a next-generation financial ecosystem—akin to the NYSE or CME—starting from the ground up. You will engage with various platforms, including core exchange systems, clearinghouses, API infrastructure, and broker connectivity. In our agile team environment, your responsibilities will scale quickly, making your contributions significant and visible.
Key Responsibilities
Develop order matching and trade execution algorithms and data structures.
Create high-performance data feeds and trading APIs for clients.
Design robust clearing systems with high availability, including margining and collateral management.
Lead integration efforts with external market makers, brokers, and hedge funds.
Conduct stress tests on large-scale systems to ensure their durability and maintainability.
Optimize database access patterns and service algorithms for enhanced performance.
Innovate new market structures, including non-binary markets and futures.
Maintain close contact with customers to define features, launch products, and iterate based on feedback.
Deliver rapid and quality deployments, ensuring high standards in your work.

