About the job
THE POSITION
Join our dynamic team at FanDuel, where we are looking for a skilled Software Engineering Manager to guide a talented group of engineers. Your leadership will directly influence our business and customer experiences, as you work towards achieving our semi-annual and annual goals.
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will oversee the customer experience, prioritize projects, ensure software quality, and maintain systems. Most importantly, you will be dedicated to the mentorship, management, and growth of your engineering team. Your role involves tackling complex, open-ended challenges that go beyond your team's immediate focus. You will play a pivotal role in shaping outcomes across various teams through strategic planning, decisive action, and effective conflict resolution.
You will exemplify our core values, fostering an environment where all team members feel valued and heard. By empowering engineers to embrace risks, make critical decisions, and learn from their experiences, you will balance immediate results with long-term growth, ensuring your team consistently delivers high-impact results for our customers.
In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined, you may be tasked with additional duties as assigned by the company, promoting operational flexibility to meet evolving business needs.
THE GAME PLAN
Every member of our team plays a vital role.
- Develop and implement team strategies and roadmaps in alignment with stakeholders and company priorities.
- Identify new opportunities with significant customer or organizational impact and pivot efforts when necessary.
- Establish team priorities, goals, and key performance indicators; facilitate efficient operational rhythms and hold the team accountable.
- Make informed decisions by embracing diverse perspectives, utilizing customer insights, and optimizing for organizational success.
- Collaborate with Senior Engineers to define technical visions; provide constructive feedback on designs and ensure alignment with technical strategies.
- Proactively address technology gaps and opportunities while mitigating risks; strive to reduce production incidents.
- Encourage career growth through coaching, mentoring, and promoting internal mobility.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships, dismantle silos, and positively influence outcomes across teams.
- Respond swiftly to operational challenges, eliminate barriers for your team, and ensure sustainable business impact delivery.

