Senior Software Engineer, Backend
$170,000 – $220,000 USD
Tech Stack
Responsibilities
- Design and build core backend systems for fantasy contests, Sleeper Picks, user profiles, and leaderboards.
- Build scalable, distributed systems capable of handling millions of concurrent users with low latency and high availability.
- Own backend initiatives from concept to deployment, ensuring clean interfaces, well-documented services, and resilient infrastructure.
- Optimize system performance and proactively address bottlenecks through monitoring, profiling, and capacity planning.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and frontend teams to deliver features and contribute to engineering best practices.
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationProduct Mindset
Benefits
- Equity
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Flexible PTO
- Remote Work
Culture
Customer-ObsessedHigh OwnershipFast-PacedCollaborative Space
Requirements
Regions: Us
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About Sleeper
Industry: fantasy sports
Size: small
Sleeper is a fast-growing platform in the fantasy sports and real-money gaming space, focused on connecting people over sports through games and community. They redefine how sports fans engage by building delightful, fast, and reliable products.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $170,000 – $220,000 USD
Equity: stock options and benefits