🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll design and build core backend systems for Sleeper's fantasy sports platform, serving millions of users. You'll drive architectural decisions, optimize performance, and mentor engineers as we scale. This role offers high ownership and massive impact in a fast-growing startup backed by top investors.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Design and build core backend systems for fantasy contests and real-time experiences.
• Architect scalable distributed systems handling millions of concurrent users.
• Lead backend initiatives from concept to deployment.
• Optimize system performance through monitoring and capacity planning.

📋 Requirements

• 7+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Proven ability to design and scale distributed systems serving millions.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Go, Python, Node.js, Java).
• Deep knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching, and message queues.

✨ Nice to Have

• Proficiency in Elixir.
• Passion for sports, gaming, or building multiplayer/real-time systems.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Equity
• 🏥 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 💰 401(k) with company matching
• 🏖️ Generous PTO and flexible remote work policy
• 🚀 Fast career growth opportunities