FanDuel · 3 hours ago
Software Engineering Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$149K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expFanDuel is looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of Engineers delivering measurable business and customer impact. The role involves defining and executing team strategy, managing team performance, and fostering career growth while ensuring high-quality software delivery.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute team strategy and roadmap in alignment with stakeholders, company-wide priorities, and customer needs
Identify new opportunities with the most customer, org, or company-wide impact and refocus efforts when results don't move the needle
Set team priorities, goals, and key metrics; run efficient operational cadences and hold your team accountable for progress
Make informed decisions by seeking diverse perspectives, leveraging customer insights, and optimizing for the overall organization
Work with Senior Engineers to deliver technical vision; provide quality feedback on designs and hold teams accountable for alignment to technical strategy
Proactively identify technology gaps and opportunities while mitigating risks; actively eliminate sources of toil to reduce production incidents
Foster career growth through coaching, mentoring, and internal mobility
Build deep cross-functional relationships, break down silos, and influence outcomes across multiple teams
Respond with urgency to operational issues, unblock your team by eliminating barriers, and ensure sustainable delivery of business impact
Qualification
Required
5+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in people management
Proven ability to identify and execute on opportunities with customer, org, or company-wide impact
Experience influencing outcomes across multiple teams and resolving conflicts with cross-functional partners
Strong track record of strategic planning and decision-making that balances multiple stakeholder needs
Demonstrated ability to create inclusive, psychologically safe team environments with a focus on growth and development
Experience managing through ambiguity and coaching teams through complexity and change
Hands-on experience with full-stack development (Java, Python, JavaScript, or Kotlin/Swift)
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 establishing team metrics, KPIs, and operational cadences
Preferred
Experience defining team strategy and multi-quarter roadmaps aligned with company priorities
Experience managing senior individual contributors and guiding their career growth
Background managing teams through organizational change
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
Benefits
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.
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.
Company
FanDuel
FanDuel is a gaming company that offers sportsbook, daily fantasy sports, horse racing, and online casino games.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
FanDuel has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$416.2MKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsShamrock Capital AdvisorsComcast Ventures
2020-12-03Acquired
2017-09-12Series E
2016-09-14Convertible Note· $55M
Leadership Team
Josh Ives
SVP Customer Experience Operations
Caralyn Cooley
Chief People Officer
Recent News
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