Senior Backend Engineer Market Data Systems
Build reliable services for high-volume market data and analytics. You will own correctness, latency, observability, and graceful behavior during market-open load.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary: $185,000–$255,000 USD, based on experience Work arrangement: Remote — United States Experience: 5+ years Additional compensation: Performance-bonus and equity eligibility based on role and level
About the Role
Build reliable services for high-volume market data and analytics. You will own correctness, latency, observability, and graceful behavior during market-open load. You will work with a small team, own important decisions, and document your work so that other specialists can review it.
Responsibilities
Design streaming and request-driven data services Build validation, replay, and recovery controls Improve caching without serving stale or mixed-identity data Measure latency, capacity, and cost under realistic load
Required Qualifications
Five or more years building production backend systems Strong AWS, distributed-systems, and database experience Python, TypeScript, Rust, or Go proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with financial markets, market data, or institutional trading systems. A record of clear written communication and careful review of high-impact work.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plan options with substantial company support 401(k) plan with company matching Flexible paid time off and company holidays Paid parental and caregiver leave Annual learning, conference, and professional-development budget Remote-work equipment and home-office support Performance-bonus and equity eligibility based on role and level