Escalation Engineer, CX
About Polymarket
Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market platform. We enable individuals to express views on real-world events by trading on outcomes across politics, economics, sports, culture, and current affairs. Built as a peer-to-peer marketplace with no centralized "house," Polymarket aggregates diverse opinions into transparent, market-based probabilities that reflect collective expectations about the future.
We're growing fast - both in terms of volume ($21B traded in 2025) and adoption as an alternative news source. Our ambition is to become a ubiquitous beacon of truth in global media and we need your help adding fuel to the fire.
About the Role
Polymarket is looking for an Escalation Engineer to sit within the CX function and own the most technically complex support issues our traders and API builders encounter. You'll be the bridge between customers and engineering - diagnosing API failures, tracing on-chain transactions, reproducing bugs, and translating customer pain into tickets engineering actually wants to pick up.
This is not a typical support role. Our highest-value users - API traders, market makers, institutional participants - deserve a dedicated technical advocate who speaks their language. You'll report bugs, join engineering triage calls, verify fixes, and push for the tooling improvements that reduce ticket volume for everyone.
What You'll Do
Own complex API escalations end-to-end: integration failures, CLOB order issues, FIX/REST/WebSocket debugging, and SDK questions
Trace transactions on Polygon, investigate wallet and deposit discrepancies, and troubleshoot USDC balance and position issues
Translate customer-reported issues into well-structured bug reports; attend engineering triage calls and follow up on resolution timelines
Partner with QA to verify fixes post-ship and help build regression test cases from real escalations
During incidents, serve as the technical liaison between engineering and CX - help craft customer communications and quantify impact
Aggregate escalation patterns into product feedback and push for user-facing improvements like better error messaging and self-serve tooling
What We're Looking For
5+ years in technical support, escalation engineering, solutions engineering, or SDET - ideally at a fintech, crypto, or trading platform
Strong API debugging skills across REST, WebSocket, and FIX protocols; comfortable with cURL, Postman, and reading API logs
Familiarity with blockchain fundamentals: reading block explorers, wallet architecture, on-chain troubleshooting
Working proficiency in Python or TypeScript - enough to write scripts, query data, and build proof-of-concept tooling
Strong written communication: able to translate between a frustrated VIP trader and a busy backend engineer without losing fidelity
Comfort with data tools - SQL, Hex, Amplitude, or similar - for investigating user issues
(Plus) Experience with prediction markets, sports betting platforms, or exchange backends
(Plus) Background in DeFi protocols, CLOB mechanics, or market making
(Plus) Experience building internal tools or automations that improve support efficiency
Benefits
Competitive salary & equity
Unlimited PTO
Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
401k match
Hardware setup - new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories
About Polymarket
Polymarket is at the forefront of the decentralized information and prediction market revolution, leveraging cutting-edge blockchain technology to create a more transparent and efficient way to bet on real-world events. We're building a platform where users can trade on their beliefs about everything from politics to pop culture, fostering a global community driven by data and conviction. Our mission is to democratize access to information and enable price discovery in a trustless environment, fundamentally reshaping how people engage with and understand the world. Our team thrives on innovation, intellectual curiosity, and a deep-seated belief in the power of Web3 principles. We champion a culture of open collaboration, radical transparency, and continuous learning, encouraging every team member to contribute their unique perspective to solve complex challenges. We are a group of passionate builders, designers, and strategists united by a vision for a decentralized future, where markets are fair, accessible, and censorship-resistant. At Polymarket, your work directly impacts the evolution of decentralized finance and information. If you're eager to make a significant impact in the nascent but rapidly expanding blockchain space, Polymarket offers an unparalleled opportunity. Join us to contribute to a platform that empowers users, challenges traditional financial systems, and puts the power of prediction back into the hands of the people. We're looking for individuals who are not just skilled but are also true believers in the potential of crypto to create a more informed and equitable world. Come build the future with Polymarket.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Polymarket's official website and follow their application process.