🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll build and scale core backend systems for Sleeper's fantasy sports and DFS platform. Your work will impact millions of users through real-time contest engines and secure payment systems. You'll own significant backend initiatives in a lean, product-driven team backed by top Silicon Valley investors.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Design and build core backend systems for fantasy contests and real-time user experiences
• Build scalable, distributed systems handling millions of concurrent users
• Optimize system performance through monitoring, profiling, and capacity planning
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver features from concept to deployment

📋 Requirements

• 3+ years of backend software engineering experience
• Proven ability to build and scale distributed systems serving millions of users
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages (Go, Python, Node.js, Java)
• Solid knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, caching strategies, and message queues

✨ Nice to Have

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

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Competitive salary ($140k-$185k) plus equity
• 🏥 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 🏖️ Generous PTO and flexible remote work policy
• 📈 Opportunities for fast career growth
• 🤝 Small, focused team with high ownership

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Call· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
3. 3Onsite Interview· 3 hours