Full-Time

Software Engineer

IOS

Updated on 3/13/2025

Underdog Fantasy

Underdog Fantasy

501-1,000 employees

Fantasy sports gaming platform for team building

Compensation Overview

$135k - $150kAnnually

+ Equity

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Candidates must be based in the United States.

Category
IOS Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Amplitude
iOS/Swift
Requirements
  • 2+ 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
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving skills with both engineers and product
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 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 Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$43.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in micro-betting creates real-time engagement opportunities for Underdog Fantasy.
  • The rise of sports influencers provides new avenues to reach younger audiences.
  • Expansion of legal sports betting in the U.S. offers synergies for complementary products.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from similar platforms could dilute Underdog Fantasy's market share.
  • Rapid expansion into media may overextend resources and distract from core offerings.
  • Reliance on high-profile personalities poses risks if controversies arise or they leave.

What makes Underdog Fantasy unique

  • Underdog Fantasy offers a unique twist on traditional fantasy sports with customizable teams.
  • The platform integrates AI for personalized recommendations, enhancing user experience and retention.
  • Underdog's media network features high-profile personalities, expanding its reach beyond gaming.

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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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