Software Engineering Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Impressive opportunity for an experienced software engineering manager, with a strong focus on leadership, compensation, and impact in a major tech company.
- Strong salary: $149,000 - $195,300/year
- Significant impact on product strategy and technical direction
- Excellent leadership and mentorship opportunities
- Requires high-level managerial and technical expertise
Pros
- Robust salary bracket ranging from $149,000 - $195,300/year.
- High impact role that shapes both technical and product strategies.
- Support for career development and mentorship.
Cons
- Expectation to manage a high-performing team may be daunting for some.
- Requires balance between multiple priorities can lead to stress.
- Intense involvement in the high-visibility projects may require constant availability.
Who it's for
Senior • Hybrid
Good fit
- Experienced engineering leaders
- Managers keen to impact on product development
- Individuals passionate about scaling tech solutions
Not recommended for
- New managers or those without tech experience
- Candidates seeking limited responsibilities
- Professionals preferring non-collaborative roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead one of our Sportsbook engineering teams. In this role, you will drive technical excellence across the full software development lifecycle while coaching and developing high-performing engineering talent.
If you’re looking to exercise and develop your existing core leadership skills both from a technical and people management point of view, then this is the position for you!
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
This is your opportunity to make a significant impact as you:
- 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
THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing a high visibility team and prioritizing against product and support requirements
- Experience in high-scale, consumer-facing applications
- Background in gaming, sports betting, or fintech industries
- Experience with observability and monitoring tools
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
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 $149,000 - $195,300 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.
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