Sr Software Dev Engineer

Primary responsibilities (daily/weekly):
Collaborate with product and/or rest of the team on ideation, planning and timely execution of roadmap to accomplish the goals mentioned in section 1.
Since the team works remotely, I am looking for developers who can think and execute independently and have really good communication skills.
Key projects or initiatives for the role:
Sports taxonomy based content enrichments
AI initiatives around Fantasy product
Personalization of content and data

Must-have skills/qualifications (technical, soft skills, certifications, tools):
At least 4+ years of Python development experience, including building and supporting user-facing web products (more experience for IC4 role)
At least 4+ years of experience with server-side API programming focusing on scalable, high-performance web services (more experience for IC4 role)
Strong fundamentals in object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, algorithm design, and problem-solving
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and AWS infrastructure
Commitment to well-designed, well-documented code
BS in Computer Science or Engineering
Self-motivated, well-organized team player
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exposure to AI is a must. Experience or expertise in AI development (or working on an AI based product) is a strong plus.

Ideal experience level (years, leadership, industries): 4+ years

Any preferred industries or companies for background?
Experience building and scaling web products
Experience in using AI to develop code and solve problems
A passion for sports and fantasy sports

Desired personality or work style:
Self-motivated, well-organized team player
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Can work independently

Interview process (who, how many rounds):
3 rounds
I will do one round as a hiring manager (half technical and half behavioral fit). Rest 2 rounds will be handled by 2 developers (technical rounds).
Location and remote work options: US ( Remote)

Any other location works as long as engineers can keep time overlap between 9 am PT - 2:30/3 pm PT.
Good with Remote work as we are relying on ownership and accountability
Time zone preferences or travel requirements:
Looking for time overlap between 9 am PT - 2:30/3 pm PT
No travel needed

Quals
How does this role fit within the team/department?
We are looking for seasoned back-end developers who are passionate about technology and excited about the potential of AI-driven innovations in sports experiences. Join our growing team to help define and build cutting-edge sports applications while taking our top-rated sports and fantasy apps to the next level.
As a back-end developer, you'll work with a team of talented engineers to design and build scalable, efficient systems that deliver real-time sports data, personalized experiences, and engaging fan interactions used by millions worldwide. If you're passionate about building world-class technology and excited to push the boundaries of what's possible in sports tech, we'd love to hear from you.
Overview of the team:
The team currently consists of 3 talented engineers who are focusing on building enriching user experiences using AI technology within the field of sports.
Key team goals:
Build and launch product driven enhanced user experiences within Sports and Fantasy products to positively impact metrics like revenue, DAU, mins spent, page views etc