Senior Software Engineer

FanDuel

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Atlanta, GA
Salary
$138,000–$181,650 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $160k
$108k most similar roles pay here $232k

This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $151,000–$187,587 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $160k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About FanDuel

FanDuel is a leading online sports betting and daily fantasy sports platform operating across the United States, offering sportsbook wagering, casino games, and horse racing to millions of customers.

FanDuel currently has 13 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $156,000–$204,750 across 13 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - FanDuel Careers is a role within the Account Vertical, specifically focusing on the Access pillar. You will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for registration, authentication, user identity, and verification journeys across various platforms including Sportsbook, Casino, Racing, and DFS. Your primary responsibility involves building a world-class login experience while ensuring accounts remain secure by detecting and preventing unauthorized activities. To achieve these goals, you will work with Java, TypeScript (React), Python, and Terraform on AWS infrastructure involving K8s, EKS, Lambdas, RDS Aurora, SNS, and SQS. You will develop stable, testable code, participate in design discussions, and mentor junior engineers. The role addresses the critical business problem of securing user access and maintaining account integrity for a large community of players through robust backend systems and scalable APIs.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Georgia?

Median $178750 from 35 postings across 14 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Build and maintain secure login experiences and account management features for the platform's core products.
  • Develop high-quality, scalable backend systems and APIs using Java, Python, or similar technologies.
  • Create stable, testable, and maintainable code while minimizing technical debt and over-engineering.
  • Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS tools like Kubernetes, Lambda, and Terraform.
  • Lead projects and mentor junior engineers to improve team capabilities and software quality.
  • Participate in design discussions, scoping, and prioritization to solve complex technical problems.
  • Perform code reviews and contribute to the evolution of internal engineering processes.
  • Resolve root causes of complex issues to ensure long-term system stability and maintainability.

What we're looking for

  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related field, or 4+ years of relevant work experience (preferred).
  • Deep experience with web libraries and frameworks such as React and TypeScript.
  • Strong experience building distributed, scalable backend systems and APIs using Java or Python.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and DevOps tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
  • Experience with full stacks, single-page applications, and/or micro frontends.
  • Expertise in testing concepts, test tools, and integrating best practices into the SDLC.
  • Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as Datadog.
  • Experience with AI tools (Cursor, Claude, or Copilot), native mobile development, or analytics tools (preferred).

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