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Smarkets runs one of the world’s most sophisticated prediction markets, handling over £29 billion in volume since 2010 and engaging 200,000+ traders globally. We’re a technology company that happens to revolutionise betting - from sports to political markets, to delivering the sharpest prices and the fairest odds.
Our stack is designed for scale, reliability, and speed: Linux, Kafka, Postgres, Kubernetes, with Python 3, Rust, C++17, and React powering our platform. We build infrastructure that institutions trust while keeping trading accessible to everyone. Our edge? We’ve thrived through every market cycle, competitor, and industry revolution.
At the heart of our success are our people. We create a high-performance environment where exceptional talent can thrive, blending deep business experience with a commercial mindset to drive strategic growth.
If you’re ready to help shape the future of prediction markets with cutting-edge technology and a customer-first philosophy, Smarkets is where you belong.
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Our values are at the heart of everything we do - guiding how we work, collaborate, and innovate. They reflect what we expect of ourselves and each other to deliver the best results, while fostering a positive, high-performing environment:
Push to Win: We set ambitious goals and relentlessly pursue them, always striving for excellence.
Make Others Better : We lift each other up, share knowledge, and celebrate team success over individual achievement.
Give a Shit: We care deeply about our work, our users, and the impact we make.
Be a Pro : We take ownership, act with integrity, and consistently deliver to a high standard.
Bring the Energy : We bring positivity, curiosity, and enthusiasm to everything we do, inspiring those around us.
Culture Fit: These values define how we succeed as a team. If this isn’t you, this may not be the right place. We hire people who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and ambitious environment.
We aim to have a simple and speedy hiring process, and we want to make sure that we are right for you as much as the other way around.
CV application review: We will review it as quickly as possible
Let’s chat : Quick chat with our team about your experience and the role
Technical Interview: Live Coding + System Design
Experience and Mindset Chat : with an Engineering Manager
In Office Interview : Lunch with other colleagues in the team + LT chat
We’re an equal opportunities employer and celebrate diversity in all its forms. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re happy to accommodate your needs.
Private UK fintech operating a regulated prediction-market exchange and SBK sports-trading app for bettors and traders.
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Senior · 6+ years experience
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