Backend Engineer (Fantasy Sports)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Fantasy Sports): Building and scaling core backend services for a high-growth fantasy sports platform with an accent on real-time contest engines and distributed systems. Focus on optimizing low-latency infrastructure for millions of concurrent users and designing resilient, scalable APIs.

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco

Salary: $140,000–$185,000 / year

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing platform redefining sports engagement through fantasy leagues and real-money gaming.

What you will do

• Design and build core backend systems for fantasy contests, user profiles, and leaderboards.
• Develop scalable distributed systems capable of handling millions of concurrent users with low latency.
• Own backend initiatives from concept to deployment, ensuring clean interfaces and resilient infrastructure.
• Optimize system performance through monitoring, profiling, and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with product, design, and frontend teams to deliver user-centric features.
• Conduct code reviews and establish backend engineering best practices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Experience building and scaling distributed systems for real-time or gaming environments.
• Proficiency in Go, Python, Node, or Java.
• Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, caching strategies, and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with RESTful/GraphQL APIs and Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in San Francisco.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Elixir.
• Passion for sports, gaming, or building real-time multiplayer systems.

Culture & Benefits

• High ownership and impact in a lean, product-driven startup environment.
• Startup agility with a fast shipping cycle.
• Equity and competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) and generous PTO.