Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

IOS

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Underdog Fantasy

Underdog Fantasy

501-1,000 employees

Fantasy sports gaming platform for team building

Compensation Overview

$150k - $190k/yr

+ Equity

Senior

Remote in USA

Candidates must be based in the United States.

Category
IOS Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Amplitude
Git
iOS/Swift
Firebase
Requirements
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience developing apps in a consumer facing company
  • 1+ years of professional iOS development experience using Xcode, Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, MVVM, Xcode Cloud, Amplitude, Proxyman.io, XCTest, and XCUITest
  • Experience using GitHub, Xcode and Firebase
  • Experience using Swift and SwiftUI
Responsibilities
  • Work on cutting edge projects focused on gamifying and building unique features into our fantasy and sports betting products
  • Design and develop clean, well-structured, and performant features
  • Work closely with other product-minded individuals to shape and deliver the next wave of transformative fantasy and sports betting products
  • Collaborate with client engineers and product stakeholders from start to finish
  • Advocate for best practices to create strong foundational development practices for our growing team
  • Grow in a high-agency environment where you have equity in technical decision-making and are accountable for those decisions
  • Learn from some of the best engineers and leaders in the fantasy and sports betting world
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in fantasy sports and/or sports betting
  • Worked through a significant growth phase of a company
  • Built dashboards in or spent time grokking info from DataDog or Amplitude
  • Developed apps reliant on real-time data

Underdog Fantasy is a fantasy sports gaming platform where users can create their own fantasy sports teams and compete against others. The platform allows players to customize their teams and strategies, providing a more personalized experience compared to traditional fantasy sports. Users can earn rewards based on their performance, which adds an extra incentive to compete. What sets Underdog Fantasy apart from its competitors is its focus on user customization and engagement, making the gaming experience more enjoyable and interactive. The goal of Underdog Fantasy is to create a fun and rewarding environment for fantasy sports enthusiasts.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$115M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Series C funding round raised $100 million, valuing Underdog at $1.23 billion.
  • Partnership with Juice Media aims to accelerate brand growth and customer acquisition.
  • Growing interest in micro-betting and esports presents expansion opportunities for Underdog.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from new entrants like Sleeper could impact market share.
  • Legal challenges regarding fantasy sports classification as gambling may affect operations.
  • User data privacy concerns could lead to stricter regulations impacting Underdog.

What makes Underdog Fantasy unique

  • Underdog Fantasy offers a unique twist on traditional fantasy sports with customizable teams.
  • The platform allows users to earn rewards, enhancing engagement and competition.
  • Partnerships with major sports leagues increase brand visibility and user trust.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Home Office Stipend

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

13%
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Apr 9th, 2025
PR: UFL Names Underdog As League's Official Daily Fantasy Partner

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Business Wire
Mar 27th, 2025
Spark Capital Leads Underdog Series C, Pushing Valuation Over $1.2 Billion

In a landmark moment for the online sports gaming industry, Spark Capital is leading Underdog’s Series C funding round, with a $70 million first close on a r...

Gambling Insider
Mar 27th, 2025
Underdog raises $70m in Series C funding led by Spark Capital

Underdog, a US-based sports gaming company, has completed the first close of its Series C funding round, raising $70m in an investment led by Spark Capital.

Gaming Compliance News
Mar 26th, 2025
Underdog Fantasy Valued At Over $1B In Funding Round

Underdog Fantasy announced a $100 million Series C funding round on Wednesday that values the company at $1.23 billion.

The Business Times
Mar 26th, 2025
Spark Capital Leads Underdog Series C, Pushing Valuation Over $1.2 Billion

In a landmark moment for the online sports gaming industry, Spark Capital is leading Underdog's Series C funding round, with a $70 million first close on a round expected to exceed $100 million.