Staff Data Engineer

THE POSITIONOur roster has an opening with your name on itWe are seeking a Staff Data Engineer to lead the technical design and implementation of our most critical data infrastructure and products. In this senior-level individual contributor role, you’ll be responsible for designing scalable systems, setting data architecture standards, and solving complex technical challenges that power analytics, data science, and business function use cases across the company.You will work closely with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to architect data solutions that are performant, reliable, and built with a long-term, customer-centric mindset. 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 PLANEveryone on our team has a part to playArchitect High-Impact Data SystemsDesign and implement scalable, maintainable, and secure batch & streaming data pipelines and architectures that support enterprise-wide data needsDefine standards for data modeling, data product design, and pipeline orchestration using modern tools and cloud-native technologiesCollaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business and analytical requirements into end-to-end data solutionsDrive Engineering Best PracticesEstablish and enforce engineering best practices around code quality, testing, documentation, and deploymentContribute to the evolution of the data platform, ensuring systems are modular, interoperable, and resilientLead technical design and code reviews, mentoring peers and raising the bar for engineering excellenceLead Strategic InitiativesPartner with data platform teams, analytics, and data science to deliver reusable data assets and shared infrastructureIdentify and resolve architectural bottlenecks in the current data platform and propose improvements that reduce complexity and boost performanceDrive initiatives that improve data quality, lineage, observability, and system reliabilityInfluence and Collaborate Across TeamsAct as a technical liaison between engineering, product, and analytics teams, ensuring alignment on architecture and data strategyProvide technical leadership and guidance to other data engineers and contribute to the team’s overall growth and maturityHelp evaluate and onboard new technologies, frameworks, and practices to keep our stack modern and efficientTHE STATSWhat we're looking for in our next teammate8+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field, with a focus on building scalable data systems and platforms that support ML, Analytics and AI use cases.Strong expertise in modern data tools and frameworks such as Spark, Airflow, Kafka, Databricks, and cloud-native services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Deep understanding of data modeling, distributed systems, ETL/ELT pipelines, and streaming architecturesProficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Scala, or Java)Demonstrated experience owning complex technical systems end-to-end, from design through productionExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesPreferred QualificationsExperience designing data platforms that support analytics, machine learning, and operational workloadFamiliarity with data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworksBackground in customer-centric or product-driven environments (e.g., digital, eCommerce, SaaS)Experience with infrastructure-as-code and data platform observability (e.g., Terraform)ABOUT FANDUELFanDuel 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 BENEFITSWe treat our team rightWe 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.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 View email address on click.appcast.io applicable salary range for this position is $159,000 - $208,950 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.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.#LI-Hybrid