Sleeper

DevOps / QA Engineer - Risk & Trading

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Gaming & Betting, BiotechnologyIndustries

DevOps/QA Engineer - Risk & Trading

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote


About Sleeper

Sleeper is a rapidly growing platform for sports fans with messaging and gameplay at its core. We’re reimagining how fans interact with sports—from season-long fantasy leagues to daily gaming formats—with a seamless, social-first experience that puts the user first.

Behind the scenes, Sleeper is powered by a modern, scalable tech stack. While much of our backend is Elixir-driven, this role sits at the intersection of Python-based data services, our Elixir backend, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and distributed analytics infrastructure. You’ll help us ensure our trading systems are robust, our pricing is real-time, and our risk engines are resilient.


The Role

We are seeking a DevOps/QA Engineer with a passion for automation, quality, and observability to join our Risk & Trading team. You’ll work on critical infrastructure and testing pipelines that power Sleeper’s real-money gaming experience—helping to scale pricing engines, maintain system reliability, and build the tooling to detect anomalies before users ever feel them.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for trading and pricing services (Python & Elixir).
  • Develop infrastructure as code (Terraform, GCP-native tools) for deploying and scaling trading infrastructure.
  • Build automated QA pipelines to test settlement, pricing accuracy, and edge-case simulations across sporting events.
  • Work closely with engineers and data scientists to validate data integrity and model behavior in production.
  • Monitor system performance and implement observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.) to identify and mitigate production risks.
  • Create fault-injection tests and run load-testing simulations that replicate real-world market stress.
  • Participate in post-mortem reviews and help create actionable feedback loops for continuous improvement.

Who You Are

  • 3+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or QA roles—preferably in high-availability or finance/gaming-related environments.
  • Strong Python skills with experience in test frameworks (e.g., Pytest, Hypothesis).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar) and infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (GCP preferred) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; a passion for finding edge cases and preventing failure modes.
  • Understanding of real-time systems, pricing engines, or risk models is a big plus.
  • Bonus: Experience with Elixir or functional programming environments.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and stock options
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible working hours and remote-first culture
  • Clear paths for career growth and leadership

What We Offer

Sleeper keeps its team intentionally small so every engineer has outsized product impact. You’ll work alongside designers, data scientists, and trading experts—all focused on one mission: connecting people through sports. We believe in equitable pay and an inclusive workplace.

Competitive salary plus benefits including Medical, Dental, PTO, 401k.

Note: Compensation will consider skills, experience, and market data. Sleeper is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To learn more, visit sleeper.com.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines
Python
Elixir
Terraform
GCP
Prometheus
Grafana
Automation
Observability
Load-testing
Fault-injection
Data integrity
System monitoring

Sleeper

Fantasy sports platform with social features

About Sleeper

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.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$67.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer Software, GamingIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

New fantasy sports platforms with innovative features may erode Sleeper's market share.
Sports betting apps integrating fantasy elements may attract users from Sleeper.
Stricter data protection regulations could impact Sleeper's data-driven features.

Differentiation

Sleeper offers an ad-free experience, unlike many competitors in the market.
The platform includes in-app chat and live game watching for enhanced user interaction.
Sleeper focuses on a premium user experience with advanced draft modes and customization.

Upsides

Increased interest in women's sports offers expansion opportunities for Sleeper.
Blockchain integration can enhance security and transparency for Sleeper users.
The rise of micro-betting could boost user engagement on Sleeper's platform.

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