FanDuel is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead one of its Sportsbook engineering teams, driving technical excellence and coaching high-performing engineering talent to solve business and technical problems.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in people management
- Hands-on experience with full-stack development (JavaScript, Kotlin/Swift, or Node.js)
- Proven track record managing teams through complete SDLC
- Experience with Agile methodologies and software delivery best practices
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and modern architectures
- Experience managing a high visibility team and prioritizing against product and support requirements
- Experience with observability and monitoring tools
Responsibilities
- Drive Technical Vision - Lead and inspire engineering teams while defining the technical strategy and architecture for mission-critical customer-facing systems that serve millions of users
- Shape Product Strategy - Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to architect scalable solutions that enhance user experience for our 10M+ active customers
- Develop Engineering Excellence - Mentor and grow a diverse team of engineering professionals through personalized coaching, career development planning, and technical guidance
- Ensure Delivery Excellence - Drive high-quality software delivery by balancing technical debt, feature velocity, and system reliability while maintaining 99.9% uptime for high-scale systems
- Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with engineering leadership, product teams, and business stakeholders to deliver complex initiatives and resolve technical challenges across multiple teams
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in people management
- Generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance)
- 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
