[Remote] Staff Software Engineer – Backend at Sleeper

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Fantasy Sports, Real-money Gaming, Sports Engagement, BiotechnologyIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend SystemsDistributed SystemsScalabilityLow LatencyHigh AvailabilitySystem ArchitecturePerformance OptimizationReal-time SystemsAPI DesignMentorship

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote-friendly?

Yes, the position is remote-friendly with a preference for candidates in the SF Bay Area, Los Angeles, NYC, or Pacific Northwest.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this Staff Software Engineer role?

Candidates need 7+ years of backend software engineering experience including staff-level roles, proven ability to design and scale distributed systems for millions of users, strong proficiency in backend languages like Go, Python, Node.js or Java, and deep knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching, message queues, and APIs.

What is the company culture like at Sleeper?

Sleeper has a lean, passionate, and product-driven team that obsesses over user experience and believes in building delightful, fast, and reliable products.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has 7+ years of backend experience at staff or tech lead level, expertise in scaling distributed systems for real-time environments serving millions, proficiency in backend languages and databases, and the ability to mentor engineers and drive technical direction.

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