Senior Backend Engineer / Backend Engineer

Novig is revolutionizing the sports betting landscape with their innovative sweepstakes-based sports prediction market. As a Senior Backend Engineer / Backend Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of applying state-of-the-art technologies used in modern financial exchanges to create transparent and efficient market practices in sports betting.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical infrastructure, including building developer-first API experiences for algorithmic trading integrations, scaling real-time data pipelines, and expanding product features through modular service logic. You'll be working with cutting-edge system programming languages and distributed systems in a cloud-based architecture.

The company recently secured a $6M seed round from prestigious investors including YC, Lux, Soma, Paul Graham, Joe Montana, and the founders of Instacart and Dropbox. With a $300B annual sports betting market in the US that's rapidly growing, Novig is positioned to disrupt traditional sportsbooks by eliminating egregious margins and discriminatory practices.

Founded by recent Harvard graduates with experience at Jane Street and BoA, Novig offers competitive compensation with salaries at the top of industry benchmarks and significant equity ownership. The comprehensive benefits package includes 100% covered health premiums, 90% dental and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, HSA contributions, and daily food/commuter stipends.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field, 3+ years of experience with distributed systems, and proficiency in systems programming languages like Rust, Go, or C++. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently while collaborating with small teams.

Join Novig to be part of a team that's making sports prediction more accessible, fair, and profitable through innovative technology and a user-first approach. The company's focus on research and technology positions it perfectly to capitalize on the evolving regulatory landscape in the United States.