Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

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FanDuel

FanDuel

1,001-5,000 employees

Fantasy sports platform for cash prizes

Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200kAnnually

+ Cash Bonuses + Stock Program Participation

Senior

Atlanta, GA, USA

Hybrid position.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Agile
JavaScript
React.js
Docker
TypeScript
AWS
Vue.js
React Native
AngularJS
Requirements
  • Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience developing mainly frontend applications with React, React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript or similar (Angular/Vue).
  • Experience ideally across mobile and web applications with regular releases.
  • Good grasp on relational, non-relational databases, messaging queues and handling concurrency.
  • Understanding of modern architectures, design patterns, and platform nuances.
  • Knowledge of release process best practices for APIs and services within production systems.
  • Strong experience working with cloud-based infrastructure and technologies, preferably AWS.
  • Understating of containers (e.g., Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Expert experience with testing concepts, test tools, and integrating testing and best practices in the SDLC.
  • Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
  • Familiarity working in an Agile environment.
  • Passion for working within a fast-paced environment and can adapt to change.
Responsibilities
  • Take the long-term view and consider where each system is at in its life cycle and where appropriate, proactively fix architecture deficiencies.
  • Make existing systems simpler (e.g. by consolidating redundant systems, deleting unnecessary code, or removing/updating out of date documentation).
  • Dividing a software project into parallel work that can be performed by you and other software engineers and then reassembled successfully into a cohesive launch.
  • Coaching and developing other software engineers' technical skills.
  • You take ownership of team architecture, providing a system-wide view and design guidance.
  • You write simple and extendable code following standards and best practices. You test your code thoroughly.
  • Drive engineering engagement best practices (e.g., Operational Excellence, Security, Quality, etc.) and set standards.
  • Work to resolve the root cause of endemic problems including areas where your team limits the innovation of other teams (bottlenecks). This may require you to influence software decisions made by other teams.
  • When confronted with discordant views, you can find the best way forward and influence others to follow that path.
  • Actively help others leverage your expertise through coaching and mentoring.
  • You understand proper data storage, classification, optimization techniques.
  • You understand the maintenance characteristics, run-time properties, and dependencies of your team's software, including hardware platform, operating system and build dependencies.
  • You establish and participate in the on-call support rotation for your organization.
  • Contribute to the professional development of colleagues, improving their technical knowledge and the engineering practices.
  • You clearly document your software to ensure that future generations of developers understand the intention behind the features and components you build.
  • In the event of a problem, you can troubleshoot and thoroughly resolve defects.
  • Ensure your team is stronger because of your presence but does not require your presence to be successful.

FanDuel operates a fantasy sports platform where users can join daily and weekly contests to win cash prizes. Participants create fantasy teams by selecting real players from various sports, including football, basketball, and baseball, and their teams earn points based on the actual performance of these players in games. FanDuel generates revenue through entry fees for these contests and enhances the user experience with features like live scoring updates and player news. Unlike some competitors, FanDuel focuses on a wide range of sports and contests, primarily targeting the U.S. market, while it currently does not offer contests in the UK. The company's goal is to provide an engaging platform for sports enthusiasts to enjoy fantasy sports and compete for cash prizes.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$4.6B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FanDuel's expanding presence in new markets like North Carolina and Ontario offers significant growth opportunities.
  • The company's partnerships with sports teams and media channels can drive higher user engagement and brand loyalty.
  • Acquisitions like BeyondPlay can enhance FanDuel's technological capabilities, making it a more attractive platform for users.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the online gaming and sports betting industry is intense, with major players like DraftKings and Bet365 posing significant threats.
  • Regulatory changes and legal challenges in different states and countries could impact FanDuel's operations and growth.

What makes FanDuel unique

  • FanDuel's strategic partnerships with major sports teams like the Carolina Panthers enhance its brand visibility and customer engagement, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The acquisition of BeyondPlay allows FanDuel to integrate innovative iGaming solutions, providing a more engaging user experience.
  • FanDuel's focus on regulatory compliance and strategic hires, such as the addition of E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, strengthens its position in the highly regulated online gaming market.

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