Principal Software Engineer

FanDuel

Atlanta, Georgia, US
Base: $214,000 - $281,400 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
On-site
Hands-on experience building ai solutions
Expert level in highly integrated systems
Designing scalable fault-tolerant architectures
FanDuel is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for its Atlanta office, who will act as a technical leader within the engineering organization, influencing strategies and mentoring other engineers. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in building complex systems, especially in AI and regulated industries, and be proficient in various programming languages

Job Summary

  • This role requires a technical thought leader who owns the technical strategy for an engineering vertical while influencing enterprise-wide decisions.
  • The successful candidate will take ownership of operational excellence and drive the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in daily work life.
  • Employees are offered comprehensive benefits including health plans as low as $0 per paycheck, generous PTO, and a 401k match up to 5%.

Matching Summary

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FanDuel is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for its Atlanta office, who will act as a technical leader within the engineering organization, influencing strategies and mentoring other engineers. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in building complex systems, especially in AI and regulated industries, and be proficient in various programming languages.

Salary

Base: $214,000 - $281,400 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities available; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, 401k match, PTO, and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on experience building AI solutions
  • Expert level in highly integrated systems
  • Designing scalable fault-tolerant architectures
  • Influencing technical decisions across large teams
  • Strong knowledge of complex data structures
  • Proficiency in Java or Python programming

Nice-to-have

  • Pragmatic approach to system design tradeoffs
  • Mentorship and career guidance capabilities
  • Experience with agentic workflow platforms
  • Knowledge of modern functional programming
  • Drive for reducing system complexity
  • Ability to work with limited guidance

Key Requirements

  • Expert level experience in regulated industries
  • Experience influencing 50+ person engineering verticals
  • Proven track record of adopting AI technologies

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