Senior Data Engineer

ABOUT FANDUEL GROUP

FanDuel Group is a world-class team of brands and products that deliver sports betting, gaming and entertainment to millions of US sports fans every day. That’s no easy task, and wouldn't be possible without a fantastic team who have helped us pioneer new products and innovative features that make us a leader in the industry. Whether you’re looking for better career progression, improved financial security or just a better sense of belonging, we believe we’ve created a culture in which everyone can succeed, no matter how you got here.

THE POSITION

Our roster has an opening with your name on it

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to design and build scalable, reliable, and high-quality data solutions that power analytics, machine learning, and business operations. You’ll be a hands-on contributor who plays a key role in shaping the technical foundation of our data ecosystem.

As a senior member of the team, you’ll work closely with engineers, analysts, product managers, and data scientists to deliver data pipelines and platforms that drive meaningful business outcomes. The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver, a team player, and someone who brings both technical depth and a collaborative mindset to every challenge.

If you’re excited by this challenge and want to work within a dynamic company, then we’d love to hear from you.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

Build & Maintain Data Infrastructure

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to support data products, analytics, and operational systems
• Work with large-scale, complex datasets and ensure data is clean, well-modeled, and accessible across the organization
• Develop and maintain batch and streaming data pipelines and data platforms using modern tools and technologies

Deliver High-Quality, Reusable Solutions

• Build modular, reusable data models and assets using tools like Spark, dbt or similar frameworks
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into reliable, production-ready data solutions
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency through validation frameworks and monitoring

Contribute to Engineering Excellence

• Follow and promote software engineering best practices, including testing, version control, documentation, and code reviews
• Actively participate in technical design discussions, and architecture reviews
• Help evolve our data platform and tooling to improve performance, developer experience, and scalability

Collaborate & Communicate

• Partner with data scientists, analysts, and product managers to support data-driven decision-making.
• Clearly communicate technical concepts, project status, and risks to stakeholders
• Share knowledge and mentor junior engineers through code reviews and collaborative problem-solving

THE STATS

What we're looking for in our next teammate

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or software engineering with a focus on building data pipelines and platforms.
• Strong SQL skills and fluency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Scala, or Java).
• Hands-on experience with modern data tools such as Airflow, Spark, dbt, Kafka, or Databricks.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and best practices for data quality and observability.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting analytics and machine learning workflows.
• Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working in a product-led or customer-centric organization.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code or DevOps practices related to data systems.

Player Contract

From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:

1. An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
2. Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
3. Mentorship and professional development resources to help you refine your game
4. Flexible vacation allowance to let you refuel
5. Hall of Fame benefit programs and platforms

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion in FanDuel means that we respect and value everyone as individuals. We don't tolerate bias, judgement or harassment. Our focus is on developing employees so that they reach their full potential.

The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable and you are in the ballpark experience-wise, we'd love to speak to you!