About UsSmarkets: Revolutionizing the Betting IndustryAt Smarkets, we operate one of the most advanced prediction markets worldwide, with over £29 billion processed since our inception in 2010. With a community of over 200,000 traders globally, we are redefining betting across various domains, from sports to political markets, ensuring the most competitive prices and fair odds.Our technology stack is meticulously crafted for scalability, reliability, and speed, utilizing Linux, Kafka, Postgres, Kubernetes, along with Python 3, C++17, and React. We build the infrastructure that institutions rely on while making trading accessible to all. Our resilience has allowed us to thrive through every market cycle and industry evolution.Central to our success are our talented team members. We foster a high-performance environment where exceptional skills flourish, combining in-depth business acumen with a commercial outlook to fuel strategic growth.If you are excited about shaping the future of prediction markets with cutting-edge technology and a focus on customer satisfaction, Smarkets is the perfect place for you.Your RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer to spearhead our engineering initiatives in a senior individual contributor capacity, directly reporting to the VP of Engineering. As the most senior technical individual contributor in the organization, you will be instrumental in guiding our technology stack and fostering innovation across various teams.Key Responsibilities:Serve as a senior technical authority, offering strategic direction and hands-on assistance for impactful projects while advancing the engineering roadmap.Collaborate with the VP of Engineering to optimize our tech stack and enhance development methodologies.Work in tandem with frontend and backend teams to architect scalable and reliable microservices using Rust, Python, and Typescript.Enhance service latency and performance across PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kafka-based systems.Facilitate the deployment of CI/CD, monitoring, and alerting frameworks to maintain system health and performance.Promote engineering best practices and contribute to a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.Influence and cultivate a top-tier engineering culture.Identify innovation opportunities to drive business value and sustain a competitive advantage.About You:Proven experience in software engineering, with a solid foundation in computer science principles.Expertise in Rust, Python, and Typescript is highly desirable.Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.
Nov 28, 2025