Lead Production Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Sleeper is a rapidly growing fantasy sports platform dedicated to connecting people through sports games and community. We are building the next generation of fantasy leagues, pick'em contests, and social sports engagement. Our team is small, agile, and passionate about sports, product, and people, with millions of active users and a thriving community. We prioritize user experience above all else.

As the Lead Production Engineer at Sleeper, you will be instrumental in ensuring the stability and polish of our platform. This hands-on, technical role involves owning system stability, guiding a team of Production Engineers, and mentoring team members. You will handle bug fixes, customer-facing issues, and technical debt, while also prioritizing work, ensuring code quality through reviews, and fostering team growth. This position is a blend of senior engineering and technical management, focused on operational excellence and product refinement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Prior experience in a lead or mentorship role is preferred.
• Strong technical proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Swift, Kotlin).
• Proven ability to effectively triage and resolve production issues.
• Experience conducting thoughtful code reviews and mentoring other engineers.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality, maintainability, and user experience.
• Bonus: Experience with high-traffic consumer applications, gaming, or fantasy sports platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Prioritize: Own the backlog of bug fixes, support tickets, and maintenance tasks, prioritizing to maximize product quality and engineering efficiency.
• Mentor and Review: Coach a small team of Production Engineers and review all pull requests to maintain technical standards and best practices.
• Stay Hands-On: Actively participate in fixing bugs, resolving production issues, reducing technical debt, and implementing minor features.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with product, support, and senior engineering leadership to triage user issues and make informed tradeoff decisions.
• Improve Processes: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance product maintainability.

About Sleeper

Sleeper is committed to quality and intentionally maintains a small team size to maximize individual impact. We believe that large company sizes can hinder product development and individual contribution. Our team consists of designers, engineers, product experts, and finance & operations professionals united by the goal of connecting people over sports. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation.

Why Join Sleeper?

• Impact: Contribute to a product used by millions of sports fans, with direct influence on user experience.
• Ownership: Take ownership of your domain and make impactful decisions.
• Culture: Be part of a close-knit, collaborative team that shares a passion for sports and technology.
• Growth: Thrive in a high-growth startup environment, learning quickly and advancing your career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Competitive salary plus benefits including Medical, Dental, PTO, 401k.