Senior Data Engineer

Reposted 18 Days Ago
New York City, NY, USA
Hybrid
138K-182K Annually
Senior level
Gaming
FanDuel makes sports matter more to fans, by delivering the gaming experience they deserve.
The Role
The Senior Data Engineer will design and build scalable data solutions, manage data infrastructure and pipelines, and collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and drive business outcomes.
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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.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

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.

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.  

In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits , pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

The applicable salary range for this position is $138,000 - 181,650 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email [email protected].

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


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Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering or software engineering
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Fluency in at least one programming language (Python, Scala, Java)
  • Hands-on experience with modern data tools (Airflow, Spark, dbt, Kafka, Databricks)
  • Deep understanding of data modeling and data warehousing
  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Fanduel Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fanduel and has not been reviewed or approved by Fanduel.

  • Affordable Benefits Feedback suggests medical coverage includes options with $0 premiums and relatively low deductibles, reducing out-of-pocket costs. Company-paid or heavily subsidized plans extend to dependents and include HSA options for eligible employees.
  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests comprehensive health and dental coverage, strong mental health resources, and wellness programs are widely valued. Offerings include PPO/EPO/Kaiser choices with supportive services for preventive and ongoing care.
  • Parental & Family Support Feedback suggests family-building and caregiving supports are robust, including fertility benefits, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, backup care, and generous parental leave. Resources such as priority childcare access and a family concierge are also provided.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
3,693 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier mobile gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across sports betting, iGaming, horse racing, advance-deposit wagering, daily fantasy sports. In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV its broadly distributed linear cable television and leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 25 retail locations. The company is based in New York with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Jersey City, as well as in Canada, Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, Romania and Australia. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, (NYSE: FLUT) the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands.

Why Work With Us

We are the #1 sports betting app in North America leveraging the intersection of consumer-facing tech with sports industry data to lead the US market. We offer a way to launch a career in online betting, learning from industry experts and backed by a top NYSE listed, global company. And, we have fun turning sports into experiences for fans!

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