Software Engineer, Markets

Job Description

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**Software Engineer, Markets**
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**Location:** New York, NY

**Company Stage of Funding:** Late-Stage Consumer Marketplace / FinTech

**Office Type:** Onsite (5 Days Per Week)

**Salary:** $200,000-$400,000 Equity

**Company Description**
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We're representing one of the fastest-growing consumer marketplaces in the world, operating at the intersection of fintech, data, and real-time information markets. The platform processes billions of dollars in annual transaction volume and has become a widely adopted destination for users seeking real-time market-based insights across a wide range of topics.

As the company continues to scale rapidly, they are investing in the systems and infrastructure that power market creation, operations, and deployment. This role sits at the center of the business, directly influencing how new products and markets are launched and managed.

**What You Will Do**
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* Own and evolve the core platform used to create, configure, and launch new markets.
* Design and build automation systems that streamline market creation, deployment, and management workflows.
* Develop internal tools, dashboards, APIs, and operational systems that support critical business functions.
* Build full-stack features across frontend and backend systems with a focus on scalability, usability, and reliability.
* Partner closely with operations teams and internal stakeholders to understand workflows and rapidly deliver solutions.
* Take projects from initial concept through production deployment and ongoing iteration.
* Improve deployment infrastructure and operational tooling to increase efficiency and reduce manual processes.
* Build systems that directly impact business growth, operational efficiency, and user experience.
* Participate in code reviews and help maintain high engineering standards across the organization.

**Ideal Background**
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* 4--6 years of professional software engineering experience.
* Strong experience building production-grade full-stack web applications.
* Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6 ), and modern frontend development.
* Experience building applications with React and Node.js.
* Demonstrated ability to own projects from design through deployment.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and comfort working in fast-paced environments.
* Experience collaborating closely with product, operations, or business teams.
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of business-critical systems.
* Strong communication skills and a bias toward action.

**Preferred**
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* Experience with Next.js.
* Background working on workflow automation, operational tooling, or deployment pipelines.
* Experience partnering directly with operational or business teams to build internal products.
* Familiarity with fintech, crypto, trading platforms, marketplaces, or other transaction-heavy systems.
* Experience building data-intensive applications and internal productivity tools.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

**Compensation and Benefits**
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* Highly competitive compensation package with significant equity upside.
* Onsite role based in New York City.
* Open to relocation support for strong candidates.
* Visa sponsorship and transfers available.
* Unlimited PTO.
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
* 401(k) matching program.
* Premium hardware and workstation setup.
* Opportunity to work on highly visible systems that directly impact company growth and operations.
* Fast-moving engineering culture with significant ownership and autonomy.

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