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Senior Software Engineer

FanDuel
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Software Engineering
Salary
$138,000 - $181,650
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related software engineering field, or 4+ years of relevant work experience
  • Deep experience with web libraries and frameworks, such as React and Typescript
  • Strong experience writing distributed, highly scalable, and available backend systems & APIs using Java, Python or similar programming languages
  • Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and technologies, preferably AWS
  • Understanding of DevOps concepts such as containers (e.g., Docker), orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., CloudFormation and/or Terraform)
  • A fundamental understanding of data structures and algorithms
Nice to have
  • Experience with AI tools such as Cursor, Claude AI, or Microsoft Copilot
  • Experience with native mobile development on iOS and/or Android (e.g., Swift, Kotlin, React Native)
  • Experience with experimentation/product analytics tools (e.g., Amplitude)
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at FanDuel, you will work on the Account Vertical, focusing on Registration, Authentication, User Identity, and Verification journeys. Your role involves building a secure login experience and ensuring account safety across various platforms. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges, write maintainable code, and mentor junior engineers, all while striving for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits
  • Health plans including programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility, though the role is hybrid
  • Salary range provided is quite broad, indicating variability based on experience and other factors
  • Focus on operational flexibility may imply evolving role responsibilities
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