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.
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.
As we continue our journey as industry innovators, we're seeking exceptional Software Engineering Managers to join our Core Products Experience domain and lead high-performing teams responsible for critical customer journeys.
Leadership That Matters
This is your opportunity to make a significant impact as you:
- Drive Technical Vision - Lead and inspire engineering teams while shaping the technical direction of key customer-facing systems
- Influence Product Strategy - Partner with stakeholders to define solutions that delight our 10M+ active customers
- Develop Top Talent - Mentor and grow engineering professionals in a supportive environment tailored to individual needs
- Own Delivery Excellence - Balance quality, customer experience, and business priorities while maintaining high-scale, high-availability systems
What Success Looks Like in This Role
The ideal candidate brings:
- Strong people leadership experience with a passion for coaching and developing engineers
- Technical background in software delivery with an understanding of modern architectures and distributed systems
- Experience implementing software delivery best practices and Agile methodologies
- A pragmatic approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
Your Team's Impact
- You'll lead teams working on mission-critical systems including:
Essential customer journeys: Logins, Geolocation, Compliance, Promotions, Responsible Gaming and Payments
- High-scale infrastructure supporting millions of active users and major sporting events
- Modern tech stack: Java, React, TypeScript, AWS, Kubernetes
Why Engineering Leaders Choose FanDuel
- Meaningful Challenges - Solve complex problems in a dynamic industry where your decisions directly impact millions of customers
- Ownership & Autonomy - Trust-based environment where results matter more than face time
- Clear Growth Path - Defined career progression with 10% dedicated learning time and abundant development opportunities
- Exceptional Compensation - Competitive salary, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits including pension, healthcare, and equity participation
- Work-Life Integration - Flexible hybrid model with just 1-2 days per week in our state-of-the-art Edinburgh office
A Simplified Interview Process
- Initial Recruiter Screen
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Leadership & Technical Assessment
Note: While technical knowledge is important for effective leadership, this role focuses on management rather than day-to-day coding.
Join Our Inclusive Team
At FanDuel, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone belongs and can thrive. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and will provide any reasonable accommodations needed during the interview process.