Data Engineering Manager

THE POSITION Our roster has an opening with your name on it We are seeking a Data Engineering Manager to lead a team of data engineers in building high-quality, scalable data products and infrastructure. In this hybrid role, you’ll balance people management with technical delivery—mentoring engineers, guiding solution design, and collaborating across teams to deliver data systems that support analytics, data science, and operational needs. This role is ideal for an experienced data engineer or tech lead who is ready to take the next step into engineering management and enjoys blending hands-on support with strategic execution. 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 Team Management & Growth Lead a team of data engineers through coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance Support individual career development and performance feedback, creating growth opportunities for your team Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture Technical Oversight & Delivery Guide the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, platforms, and data products Review architecture and code, provide technical direction, and help resolve complex engineering challenges by being hands-on when needed Ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable solutions aligned with business goals and engineering best practices Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with product managers, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritize work Translate business needs into actionable engineering detailed plans and ensure timely delivery of key projects Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams to align on priorities and progress Operational Excellence Promote operational stability and reliability of data pipelines and systems through monitoring, alerting, and incident response Advocate for high standards in data quality, governance, and compliance by collaborating with platform and data governance teams Drive continuous improvement in development workflows and team productivity THE STATS What we're looking for in our next teammate 6+ years of experience in data engineering or software engineering, with at least 1–2 years in a team leadership or mentorship role. Strong technical background in building and maintaining data pipelines and platforms using tools like Spark, dbt, Airflow, Kafka, or Databricks. Proficiency in SQL and one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Scala, or Java). Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure). Strong communication and collaboration skills with a passion for working across teams. Preferred Skills Prior experience in a people management or tech lead role within a data engineering or analytics team Familiarity with machine learning workflows, data observability, and streaming architectures Experience working in a product-driven, customer-focused organization Understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance frameworks 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io . The applicable salary range for this position is $149,000 - $186,000 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr