ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group (“FanDuel") is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media.

FanDuel has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 28 retail locations. FanDuel is based in New York with offices in New Jersey , Georgia, California, Oregon, Canada and Scotland.

Its networks FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer over-the-top platforms.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world’s largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

THE ROSTER…

At FanDuel, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creatives professionals to cutting edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best in class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

Our competitive edge comes from making decisions based on accurate and timely data. Are you a seasoned data engineer with a relentless drive for excellence? Do you thrive in complex technical environments and possess the vision to shape the future of data-driven decision making? As our Principal Data Engineer, you will become the cornerstone of our data engineering organization, leading the design, development, and evolution of a highly scalable and secure data infrastructure. You will bridge the gap between business objectives and technical solutions, ensuring our data empowers informed decision-making and fuels innovation at the highest level. You will have a large influence on decision making across the Data organization and will help communicate technical requirements with business executives from across the company.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Lead the development and execution of the data architecture roadmap, aligning it with the organization’s long-term vision and strategic goals.
• Define & drive the implementation of efficient data models and standards, to ensure consistent and high-quality data across the organization.
• Define and implement robust data governance policies and standards to ensure data quality, security, and compliance across the entire data ecosystem.
• Champion and evangelize the value of data across the organization, fostering a data-driven culture and aligning stakeholders on data initiatives.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging data technologies and trends, proactively identifying and evaluating their potential impact and applicability.
• Design and architect highly scalable and performant data capabilities (e.g., data pipelines, data lake, data warehouse), leveraging cutting-edge cloud platforms and technologies.
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of data infrastructure, ensuring cost-effectiveness, uptime, and resilience.
• Lead the selection and adoption of new data tools and technologies, while fostering innovation and continuous improvement within the data engineering team.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business stakeholders, data scientists, and engineers, to effectively translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment across the organization.
• Advocate for and secure resources to support the ongoing development and maintenance of the data infrastructure.

THE STATS
What we’re looking for in our next teammate

• Deeply technical and analytical with implementation and architectural experience in Streaming, Big Data, AI/ML engineering and Data Warehousing. 
• Hands on experience leading large-scale database, ETL/ELT deployment in batch or streaming ingestion, and AI/ML projects with building feature software.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in data architecture and engineering, with a proven track record of success in complex, enterprise-scale environments.
• In-depth expertise in data modeling, data warehousing and lake technologies, ETL/ELT processes , and cloud data platforms.
• Strong experience in dbt, Databricks, and other modern data platforms and capabilities.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing data engineering teams.

• AWS Certification such as AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Big Data.
• Ability to see around corners, predict needs, and identify patterns.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong understanding of data security and governance principles, with the ability to implement robust frameworks and processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right
 
From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:

• An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
• Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
• Mentorship and professional development resources to help you refine your game
• Be well, save well and live well - with FanDuel Total Rewards your benefits are one highlight reel after another

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principal states, “We Are One Team!”  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.  We want our team to include diverse individuals because diversity of thought, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of experiences leads to better performance.  Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a core value that we believe makes FanDuel stronger and more competitive as One Team!

The applicable salary range for this position is $185,000 - $231,000, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation.

This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

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