Software Engineering Manager

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We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead one of our Sports book 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 duties as assigned by the Company, ensuring operational flexibility and allowing the Company to meet evolving business needs.

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.

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.

• 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.

Fan Duel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. Fan Duel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including:
America’s #1 Sports book, Fan Duel Sports book; its leading iGaming platform, Fan Duel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance‑deposit wagering, Fan Duel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product. In addition, Fan Duel Group operates Fan Duel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and Fan Duel TV+, its leading direct‑to‑consumer OTT platform. Fan Duel 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. Fan Duel 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).

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…