Full-Time

Staff Platform Engineer

Platform Engineering, Cloud Security

Posted on 9/13/2025

FanDuel

FanDuel

1,001-5,000 employees

Fantasy sports platform with paid contests

Compensation Overview

$158k - $198k/yr

+ Incentive Compensation + Stock Program Participation + Short-term Incentive + Long-term Incentive + Bonus

Atlanta, GA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role with on-site presence in Atlanta; no specific in-office day count provided.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (3)
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Requirements
  • Expertise in cloud architecture and design, including the ability to design highly secure and scalable cloud environments.
  • Excellent communication skills to advocate for security best practices, influence key stakeholders, and convey complex security concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Proactively identify security risks and potential solutions, and advocate for their prioritization within the security department’s roadmap.
  • Awareness of cloud security trends and a commitment to staying informed about emerging threats and evolving technologies.
  • Can articulate the risk to FanDuel of security findings in a way that developers and operations can understand and relate to.
  • Expertise with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and a general understanding of other major cloud providers.
  • Expertise with AWS Security tooling such as IAM Access Analyzer, SCP/RCP/DCPs, GuardDuty and Macie.
  • Strong familiarity with Cloud Native technologies, including containers and Kubernetes.
  • Ability to collaborate with various teams and departments on projects with a focus on short to mid-term goals.
  • Track record of working effectively with diverse perspectives and incentives to achieve consensus among teams.
  • Experience with IAM Identify Center, IAM Access Reviews, Network Security (WAF, VPC Management, TGW), KMS Encryption, EC2 Image Hardening, CSPM tooling, Rego Policies, CNAP / CIEM / SIEM.
  • Strong knowledge of Security Frameworks such as CIS and NIST.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, CKS, CompTIA Cloud+
Responsibilities
  • Drive security-by-design principles in platform development.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on public cloud security and cloud native security within Platform Engineering.
  • Facilitate and bridge communication between Platform Engineering and Security teams.
  • Ensure security requirements are considered early in development cycles.
  • Develop and deploy security capabilities in CI/CD pipelines.
  • Identify opportunities for implementing fundamental security controls within the platform architecture.
  • Perform security reviews of platform changes and new features and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
  • Work closely with development and operations teams to define and enforce cloud application security standards and best practices.
  • Provide expertise in public cloud security for initiatives related to detection & response, vulnerability management, and compliance.
  • Provide regular security status reports to Platform Engineering and Security teams.
  • Track progress on efforts to reduce security debt and introduce additional security coverage improvements.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as needed to maintain and improve platform security across the organization
  • Mentoring and advising diverse teams across the organization
Desired Qualifications
  • Mentoring experience managing or guiding security initiatives across teams (if not implicit in responsibilities)
  • Experience with cloud security incident response playbooks and tabletop exercises
  • Experience with compliance programs (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2) not explicitly listed but often relevant
  • Familiarity with FanDuel's tech stack is desirable if available

FanDuel runs a fantasy sports platform where sports fans enter daily or weekly contests to win real cash prizes. Users create fantasy teams made from real players and compete based on those players' actual game statistics. The platform charges entry fees for contests, which is how it makes money, and it provides live scoring updates and player news to improve the experience. What sets FanDuel apart is its large, US-focused presence, a wide range of contest formats, and strong live-updating features that keep users engaged as games happen. The company aims to grow its online gaming and sports entertainment offering by expanding its contest options and audience reach while continuing to provide clear, accessible ways to win cash prizes.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$6.8B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Flutter buys Boyd's 5% stake on July 10, 2025, securing 100% ownership.
  • FanDuel leads New Jersey with $32.4M revenue in March 2026 versus DraftKings' $22.3M.
  • Erin Andrews appointed Responsible Gaming Ambassador boosts brand trust for 17M customers.

What critics are saying

  • DraftKings captures 25% New Jersey share, squeezing FanDuel margins via promotions.
  • Prediction markets like Kalshi divert bettors, causing Flutter's 57% share drop.
  • FanDuel TV shuts by November 2026, eliminating $2.239B horse racing volume.

What makes FanDuel unique

  • FanDuel holds 41% US sports betting market share as America's #1 sportsbook.
  • FanDuel Casino dominates with 29.4% national market share since early 2024.
  • FanDuel Racing leads horse racing with 32.8% market share via Oregon hub.

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Benefits

From peer-to-peer learning to industry conferences, there are a number of ways to develop your career

From your head to your toes we’ve got you covered with our 100% health insurance coverage

We keep a well-stocked supply of snacks and refreshments to keep you going throughout the day

Flexible hours and vacation scheduling let you work when you’re at your best

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Growth & Insights and Company News

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Yahoo Finance
Mar 27th, 2026
FanDuel TV to shut down by November 2026, cutting over 100 jobs as network fails to align with strategy

FanDuel TV, the linear network that originated in 1999 as Television Games Network (TVG), is being phased out over the next 20 months. More than 100 jobs will be eliminated by the end of November 2026, FanDuel CEO Amy Howe announced during a company-wide meeting. The network will reduce its workforce by approximately 60% at the end of June after completing Keeneland and Triple Crown coverage commitments. FanDuel's account deposit wagering platforms will continue operating. FanDuel/TVG handled $2.239 billion through the Oregon Racing Commission hub in 2025, holding a 32.8% market share. The decision reflects FanDuel's strategic pivot towards sports betting, where it commands a 41% market share in the US. The network currently reaches approximately 30 million households, down from 50 million several years ago.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 27th, 2026
Missouri sportsbooks generate $53.3M revenue in second month as handle drops 29%

Missouri sportsbooks generated $53.3 million in gross revenue during January, their second month of operation, according to the Missouri Gaming Commission. FanDuel and DraftKings led operator performance. Handle dropped 29% from December's $543 million to $385.1 million, partly due to the Kansas City Chiefs missing the playoffs. Despite adjusted gross revenue of $19.3 million, the state collected only $137,900 in tax revenue as most operators carried forward December losses. Parlay wagers drove results, accounting for 60% of total volume and 67% of revenue with a 25.1% hold generating $35.6 million. DraftKings led with $22.8 million in January winnings, reducing its deficit to $3.7 million, whilst FanDuel earned $19.9 million, cutting its losses to below $905,000.

8 News Now
Jul 24th, 2025
Boyd Gaming Sells FanDuel Stake $1.75B

Boyd Gaming is set to receive a significant cash influx from its $1.75 billion deal to sell its stake in sports betting giant FanDuel.

Flutter
Jul 11th, 2025
Flutter secures 100% ownership of FanDuel through new agreement with Boyd

New York, July 10 2025: Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT; LSE: FLTR) (“Flutter”) the world’s leading online sports betting and iGaming operator today announces the extension of its long-term strategic partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation (“Boyd”) to 2038 and the buyout of Boyd’s 5% stake in FanDuel Group (“FanDuel”), together “the Agreement”.

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