Software Engineer
FanDuel
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Atlanta, GA
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Mid-Senior level
Posted March 14, 2026
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Responsibilities
- You will work continuously to improve architecture and processes to improve quality and efficiency.
- In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company.
- This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.
- Your work is consistently of high quality.
- You solve difficult problems, applying appropriate technologies and best practices.
- You work with your team to invent, design and build software that is stable and performant.
- You are proficient in a broad range of design approaches and know when it is appropriate to use them and when it is not.
- Your solutions are pragmatic.
- You consider the legacy of the code you produce and write code that an Engineer unfamiliar with the system can understand.
- You do things with the proper level of complexity the first time (or at least minimize incidental complexity).
- You create flexible software without over-engineering.
- You make appropriate trade-offs, re-use where possible, and are judicious about introducing dependencies.
- You are efficient with resource usage (e.g., system hardware, database, memory/CPU, etc).
- You own parts of product and technology & demonstrate subject matter expertise.
- You write simple and extendable code following standards and best practices and test your code thoroughly.
- You help balance customer requirements with the team requirements.
- You help your team evolve by actively participating in the code review process, design discussions, team planning, and delivery excellence reviews.
- You take on projects and make software enhancements that improve the team software and processes.
- You work to resolve the root cause of complex problems, leaving software better and easier to maintain than when you found it.
- You estimate stories/tasks accurately and deliver them in time.
- You keep yourself up to date with market standards and open-source frameworks.
- You demonstrate responsibility for the state of the code you both inherit and produce.
Commitments
In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company.
This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.
FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email Benefits@fanduel.com.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Requirements
- 2 or more years of Software Development experience in creating and maintaining backend services and APIs with proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js.
- A fundamental understanding of data structures and algorithms with focus on backend optimization.
- Experience implementing Backend for Frontend (BFF) architectural patterns to optimize data delivery for frontend applications.
- Knowledge of patterns for data transformation and processing pipelines.
- Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure and technologies, preferably AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, RDS).
- Experience working with CI/CD pipeline tooling, preferably Jenkins or Buildkite.
- Familiarity with Git, GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, and OpenAPI for backend service documentation.
- Proficiency in translating business requirements into scalable backend service designs and RESTful/GraphQL` APIs.
- Experienced with monitoring and alerting tools like Datadog or Sentry.
- Experience with unit testing, testing tools, integrating testing and best-quality practices into an SDLC.
- Experience working with headless CMS and knowledge of best practices to ensure a stable, scalable system
- Deep understanding of scaling personalized experiences with real-time data requirements
Preferred Skills
- 2 or more years of Software Development experience in creating and maintaining backend services and APIs with proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js.
- Experience implementing Backend for Frontend (BFF) architectural patterns to optimize data delivery for frontend applications.
- Knowledge of patterns for data transformation and processing pipelines.
- Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure and technologies, preferably AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, RDS).
- Experience working with CI/CD pipeline tooling, preferably Jenkins or Buildkite.
- Familiarity with Git, GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, and OpenAPI for backend service documentation.
- Proficiency in translating business requirements into scalable backend service designs and RESTful/GraphQL` APIs.
- Experienced with monitoring and alerting tools like Datadog or Sentry.
- Experience with unit testing, testing tools, integrating testing and best-quality practices into an SDLC.
- Experience working with headless CMS and knowledge of best practices to ensure a stable, scalable system
- Deep understanding of scaling personalized experiences with real-time data requirements
Education
- (Not required) – Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience.
THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it
We’re looking for passionate & experienced technologists, strong communicators, and those with a commitment to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have the confidence to propose pragmatic solutions to complex problems and be eager to learn from and educate others as a Software Engineer working for our Sportsbook domain, you are able to take defined designs and turn them into secure, stable, testable, maintainable code with minimal defects.
You will be working with the FanDuel Sportsbook application, providing our customers with a best-in-class experience as a backend proficient Software Engineer. You’ll play a pivotal part in making our platform highly usable and will write clear, scalable, and high-quality code. You will work continuously to improve architecture and processes to improve quality and efficiency. In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.
THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play
Your work is consistently of high quality. You solve difficult problems, applying appropriate technologies and best practices. You work with your team to invent, design and build software that is stable and performant. You are proficient in a broad range of design approaches and know when it is appropriate to use them and when it is not. Your solutions are pragmatic. You consider the legacy of the code you produce and write code that an Engineer unfamiliar with the system can understand. You limit the use of short-term workarounds. You do things with the proper level of complexity the first time (or at least minimize incidental complexity). You create flexible software without over-engineering. You make appropriate trade-offs, re-use where possible, and are judicious about introducing dependencies. You are efficient with resource usage (e.g., system hardware, database, memory/CPU, etc).
You own parts of product and technology & demonstrate subject matter expertise.
You write simple and extendable code following standards and best practices and test your code thoroughly.
You help balance customer requirements with the team requirements.
You help your team evolve by actively participating in the code review process, design discussions, team planning, and delivery excellence reviews.
You take on projects and make software enhancements that improve the team software and processes.
You work to resolve the root cause of complex problems, leaving software better and easier to maintain than when you found it.
You estimate stories/tasks accurately and deliver them in time.
You keep yourself up to date with market standards and open-source frameworks.
Most importantly, you are: humble, pragmatic, self-managed, thirsty for knowledge, never satisfied and always challenging the norm. You demonstrate responsibility for the state of the code you both inherit and produce.
THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate
Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience.
2 or more years of Software Development experience in creating and maintaining backend services and APIs with proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js.
A fundamental understanding of data structures and algorithms with focus on backend optimization.
Experience implementing Backend for Frontend (BFF) architectural patterns to optimize data delivery for frontend applications.
Knowledge of patterns for data transformation and processing pipelines.
Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure and technologies, preferably AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, RDS).
Experience working with CI/CD pipeline tooling, preferably Jenkins or Buildkite.
Familiarity with Git, GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, and OpenAPI for backend service documentation.
Proficiency in translating business requirements into scalable backend service designs and RESTful/GraphQL` APIs.
Experienced with monitoring and alerting tools like Datadog or Sentry.
Experience with unit testing, testing tools, integrating testing and best-quality practices into an SDLC.
Experience working with headless CMS and knowledge of best practices to ensure a stable, scalable system
Deep understanding of scaling personalized experiences with real-time data requirements
About Fanduel
FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.
In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.
FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).
Player Benefits
We treat our team right
We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer 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 - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards . *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.
FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.
The applicable salary range for this position is $116,000 - $152,250 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email Benefits@fanduel.com.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Our roster has an opening with your name on it
We’re looking for passionate & experienced technologists, strong communicators, and those with a commitment to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have the confidence to propose pragmatic solutions to complex problems and be eager to learn from and educate others as a Software Engineer working for our Sportsbook domain, you are able to take defined designs and turn them into secure, stable, testable, maintainable code with minimal defects.
You will be working with the FanDuel Sportsbook application, providing our customers with a best-in-class experience as a backend proficient Software Engineer. You’ll play a pivotal part in making our platform highly usable and will write clear, scalable, and high-quality code. You will work continuously to improve architecture and processes to improve quality and efficiency. In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.
THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play
Your work is consistently of high quality. You solve difficult problems, applying appropriate technologies and best practices. You work with your team to invent, design and build software that is stable and performant. You are proficient in a broad range of design approaches and know when it is appropriate to use them and when it is not. Your solutions are pragmatic. You consider the legacy of the code you produce and write code that an Engineer unfamiliar with the system can understand. You limit the use of short-term workarounds. You do things with the proper level of complexity the first time (or at least minimize incidental complexity). You create flexible software without over-engineering. You make appropriate trade-offs, re-use where possible, and are judicious about introducing dependencies. You are efficient with resource usage (e.g., system hardware, database, memory/CPU, etc).
You own parts of product and technology & demonstrate subject matter expertise.
You write simple and extendable code following standards and best practices and test your code thoroughly.
You help balance customer requirements with the team requirements.
You help your team evolve by actively participating in the code review process, design discussions, team planning, and delivery excellence reviews.
You take on projects and make software enhancements that improve the team software and processes.
You work to resolve the root cause of complex problems, leaving software better and easier to maintain than when you found it.
You estimate stories/tasks accurately and deliver them in time.
You keep yourself up to date with market standards and open-source frameworks.
Most importantly, you are: humble, pragmatic, self-managed, thirsty for knowledge, never satisfied and always challenging the norm. You demonstrate responsibility for the state of the code you both inherit and produce.
THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate
Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience.
2 or more years of Software Development experience in creating and maintaining backend services and APIs with proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js.
A fundamental understanding of data structures and algorithms with focus on backend optimization.
Experience implementing Backend for Frontend (BFF) architectural patterns to optimize data delivery for frontend applications.
Knowledge of patterns for data transformation and processing pipelines.
Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure and technologies, preferably AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, RDS).
Experience working with CI/CD pipeline tooling, preferably Jenkins or Buildkite.
Familiarity with Git, GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, and OpenAPI for backend service documentation.
Proficiency in translating business requirements into scalable backend service designs and RESTful/GraphQL` APIs.
Experienced with monitoring and alerting tools like Datadog or Sentry.
Experience with unit testing, testing tools, integrating testing and best-quality practices into an SDLC.
Experience working with headless CMS and knowledge of best practices to ensure a stable, scalable system
Deep understanding of scaling personalized experiences with real-time data requirements
About Fanduel
FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.
In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.
FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).
Player Benefits
We treat our team right
We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer 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 - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards . *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.
FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.
The applicable salary range for this position is $116,000 - $152,250 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email Benefits@fanduel.com.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.