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Job DescriptionFliff unpacks sports gaming into social, free-to-play games for all types of sports fans. We have built a social sports gaming experience that allows users to compete for leaderboard positioning, to achieve badges and build their status within the game.We are pioneering play-for-fun sports gaming, with our flagship social sportsbook experience that includes sweepstakes promotions and loyalty rewards. We provide sports fans with fun, engaging, and free-to-play alternatives to real money gaming.We are seeking a Go Engineer III to design, build, and maintain high-performance backend systems serving passionate sports fans. You will join the Fantasy team, a cross-functional group of engineers and product managers delivering scalable, reliable, and low-latency solutions that power applications across mobile and desktop.You should be confident writing production-quality Go code, comfortable owning features end-to-end, and eager to grow your expertise in distributed systems. Domain experience in sports betting, gaming, or real-time data platforms is a plus.What Youll DoDesign, develop, and maintain high-performance distributed systems using GoCollaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and designers to define, design, and ship new features end-to-endImplement scalable, fault-tolerant solutions to handle large volumes of real-time trafficWrite clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following industry best practices and internal standardsDevelop robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, to ensure quality and reliabilityParticipate in and lead code reviews, providing thoughtful feedback and fostering a culture of continuous learningMonitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance and reliability in productionContribute to architectural discussions and help drive decisions on scalability, reliability, and securityRequired Skills & ExperienceApproximately 4 years of overall software development experienceProficiency in GoFamiliarity with event-driven architectures, messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.), or streaming platformsExperience designing and operating distributed systems and microservices in production environmentsSolid understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and performance optimizationHands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databasesExperience deploying and managing services on AWS or another major cloud providerFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)Knowledge of observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environmentNice to HavePrior experience in the sports betting, gaming, or real-time data spaceStrong grasp of security and compliance considerations in backend systemsExperience optimizing performance or debugging distributed systems at scaleBasic familiarity with frontend or mobile concepts for smoother cross-functional collaborationBenefitsThe annual salary for this role ranges from $160,000 to $175,000, depending on experience and background.Unlimited/ Flexible Time Off: Flexible vacation policyHealth benefits with 100% paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents, plus an on-demand healthcare concierge.Pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, with up to a $500 annual employer contribution to the HSA (if enrolled in the HSA medical plan).Employee-sponsored 401(k) to help reach your financial goals.Fully remote work environment.Generous parental leave.Professional development opportunities in a dynamic, global setting.PerksWork Remotely.$500 work-from-home stipend + Equipment & Accessories.Opportunity for professional development in a dynamic, global setting.A supportive, collaborative, and knowledge-driven workplace.An engaging and challenging role with the freedom to innovate and develop effective solutions.Join Our Team!We are a multinational company with our headquarters based in Philadelphia, and offices in New York, Austin, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Wherever we are in the world, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit, focused team that is welcoming and friendly, and the work that we do is always interesting and rewarding. We are a diverse, inclusive culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and impact. Join our team to help shape the future of sports gaming with Fliff.Welcoming and FriendlyWe want to reflect the diversity of the cities we serve. By creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, we will make Fliff better for employees and customers alike.Lively and CreativeWe respect and value each other\'s ideas, experience and expertise. There is no such thing as a bad idea; only ideas that are executed and ideas that are discarded after consideration.Stimulating and RewardingWe know bright minds love a challenge, and we understand your desire to see your hard work pay off. We will make sure your daily tasks align with your career ambitions as we grow together.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementFliff is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Important NoticeThe privacy and security of applicant information is paramount and we take fraud attempts very seriously. Fliff will never ask for payment or personal financial information during the application process. All legitimate job opportunities can be found on our official career site at the getfliff careers page. Be cautious of communications and links that come from non-company email addresses.
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