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Full-Time

Cloud Engineer

Posted on 4/4/2024

Underdog Fantasy

Underdog Fantasy

201-500 employees

Fantasy sports gaming platform for team building

Gaming

Senior

Remote in USA

This position is remote (LI-REMOTE).

Category
Backend Engineering
IT & Support
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Datadog
Bash
Kubernetes
Python
Git
Ruby
AWS
Terraform
Requirements
  • 3+ years of cloud engineering experience
  • Experience working with Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud infrastructure platforms (specifically AWS)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of programming languages (Python, Ruby, Bash)
  • Familiar with IaC and IC tools such as Terraform and Github Actions
  • Experience using logging and monitoring tools such as Datadog
  • Experience with participating in an on-call rotation for production cloud infrastructure
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills while working with engineers, product, and support
Responsibilities
  • Improve the scalability and reliability of backend systems
  • Maintain availability, support, and growth of AWS infrastructure
  • Assist in monitoring and operating environments hosted in AWS
  • Work with development teams in managing, scaling, and triaging infrastructure issues
  • Tweak application and infrastructure scaling for user experience
  • Participate in incident response procedures and postmortems
  • Participate in on-call rotations to remediate and prevent issues

Underdog Fantasy is a fantasy sports gaming platform where users can build their own fantasy sports teams and compete against other players. The platform allows users to customize their teams and strategies, offering 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 tailored to individual preferences.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$123.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

115%

2 year growth

143%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic hires from industry leaders like PrizePicks and DraftKings bring valuable expertise and could drive significant growth.
  • Partnerships with organizations like the United Football League and the launch of the Underdog Sportsbook in North Carolina expand market reach and diversify revenue streams.
  • The introduction of peer-to-peer pick'em games in Florida showcases adaptability and potential for increased user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of fantasy sports and sports betting is intense, requiring continuous innovation to maintain market position.
  • Regulatory challenges, as seen in Florida, could limit market expansion and necessitate costly adaptations.

What makes Underdog Fantasy unique

  • Underdog Fantasy's unique approach allows users to create and customize their own teams, offering a more personalized gaming experience compared to traditional fantasy sports platforms.
  • The platform's integration of a Tinder-style gamification feature for player props adds an innovative twist that sets it apart from competitors.
  • Underdog's investment in responsible gaming technology like idPair demonstrates a commitment to user safety and regulatory compliance, enhancing its reputation in the market.

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