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Founding Engineer / CTO for a prediction markets platform. Remote, contractor role with salary up to $10k and equity. Focus on building an AI-native trading terminal and smart contract layer.

We are building a next-generation prediction markets platform - an AI-native trading terminal for prediction markets (Polymarket, Kalshi), a layer on top of Polymarket using smart contracts. The product is positioned as an 'AI Powerplant' for prediction markets, providing retail traders with professional-level tools like AI analysis, automated order execution, strategy copying, and risk protection. The product is for active and passive traders on Polymarket, from those who want precise control to those who prefer an 'set and forget' mode with an autonomous bot.

Ideal candidate is someone who trades on Polymarket/Kalshi, is interested in this market, and builds the product for themselves. Previous experience in FinTech - DeFi/blockchain/trading terminals, or launching own projects. What you will build: • Trading terminal - web interface aggregating real-time Polymarket events, with filtering, AI analysis, and position management • Smart contract layer on Solidity - custom layer on top of Polymarket (custom pools, execution logic, hedging) • AI engine - LLM integration for probability analysis, news background, and edge finding • Bot infrastructure - autonomous and managed trading bots with user preference learning • MCP integrations - connecting external AI agents via Model Context Protocol • Copy Trading module - mirroring top trader deals with risk management Tech Stack: ▫️Backend: Go / Rust ▫️Blockchain: Solidity, EVM, web3 (ethers.js / go-ethereum) ▫️Frontend: React, TypeScript, TanStack ▫️Data: PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch ▫️Infra: Docker, CI/CD ▫️AI: Cursor / Copilot / Claude — daily Must have: • Experience building trading platforms, exchanges, or DeFi protocols • Deep knowledge of Solidity and the EVM ecosystem • Practice in building real-time systems (WebSocket, order book, event streaming) • Confident AI multi-coding - active use of Cursor, Claude, Copilot, and similar tools in daily development • Experience integrating LLMs into product scenarios (not just 'tried it') • Ability to work from architecture to deployment Nice to have: • Experience with Polymarket, Kalshi, or similar prediction markets • Participation in launching Web3 startups as a tech lead or CTO • Experience with Polymarket CLOB / MATIC / Polygon • Understanding of prediction market microstructure (arbitrage, liquidity, market making) • Experience with Openclaw / MCP protocols for AI agents

Role of Founding Engineer / CTO Work with a team that has funding and business expertise Remote, full-time 5/2