Lead Backend Engineer
Pocket Worlds- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should have at least 3 years of engineering experience and a strong portfolio of impressive side projects. They must be able to make practical decisions and trade-offs while thriving in ambiguous environments and anticipating potential issues.
The Backend Engineer will build multi-player games, messaging, and core platform features. They will ensure that their solutions are scalable to millions of users and collaborate with the frontend team to deliver products to end users.
Fantasy sports platform with social features
Sleeper operates a platform for managing fantasy sports leagues, particularly focusing on fantasy football and bracket pools. Users can engage with the platform through features like in-app chat, live game watching, and an easy-to-navigate design, which fosters communication and shared experiences among sports fans. Unlike many competitors, Sleeper does not rely on advertisements for revenue; instead, it offers premium features and services, such as advanced draft modes and customization options, to enhance the user experience. This focus on quality and user engagement has led to significant growth, with over 4 million users and high retention rates. Sleeper's goal is to create a social and immersive fantasy sports environment that keeps users engaged throughout the sports season.