Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

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FanDuel

FanDuel

1,001-5,000 employees

Fantasy sports platform for cash prizes

Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$126k - $175kAnnually

+ Cash Bonuses + Stock Program Participation

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Python
GraphQL
Docker
AWS
Go
JIRA
Terraform
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience
  • Proficient in software development languages (e.g. Go, Python, etc..)
  • Experience building microservice based APIs and knowledge of API patterns (OpenAPI, GraphQL, REST, etc..) and associated tools
  • Experience in supporting an API ecosystem (API gateways, etc) and/or service discovery & service mesh implementations
  • Hands-on Public Cloud development (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Resource management and provisioning with Infrastructure as Code (Iac), specifically Terraform
  • Well-versed with a project management and issue tracking tool, such as, Jira
  • Skilled with container technologies (Kubernetes, EKS, Docker)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Ability to work with the team to evaluate and recommend tools for effective service communication and service management to enhance our development processes and streamline integration.
  • Responsible for completing proof of concepts and providing actionable recommendations to optimize our service communication strategies.
  • Collaborate with fellow engineers to ensure the timely achievement of high-integrity project deadlines.
  • Partner closely with FanDuel product teams to identify and address service communication challenges and pain points.
  • Understand the ecosystem of FanDuel’s complex development environment with multiple business units.

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 those 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 serving the U.S. market, while it does not currently 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

Acquired

Total Funding

$424M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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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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