NMI is hiring a Backend Engineer

At Underdog, we elevate the sports experience through innovative products. Our fundamental philosophy is straightforward: develop exceptional products and we'll construct the most significant company in the sports technology sector. Having completed just over five years of operations, we've established ourselves as one of the most rapidly expanding sports enterprises, recently valued at $1.3B, with substantial growth potential ahead. We've successfully developed and scaled multiple engaging games and platforms across fantasy sports, sports betting, and prediction markets, unified within a seamless, intuitive, and enjoyable application. Underdog attracts individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment. Our core value emphasizes genuine passion—team members who care deeply, push boundaries, and consistently deliver outstanding performance are the ones who thrive here. Succeeding as an underdog is ultimately more exhilarating. About the role: - Construct the fundamental infrastructure of Underdog's data ecosystem by designing and implementing internal APIs and workflows facilitating seamless inter-service communication - Develop robust, scalable microservices supporting real-time, high-volume data requirements for internal teams, enabling accelerated decision-making and enhanced fan experiences - Lead greenfield projects that strategically shape our business's future by architecting backend systems designed for exceptional scale, resilience, and speed - Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, product leaders, and data scientists to transform complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions - Ensure system reliability through intelligent monitoring, alerting, and logging mechanisms that maintain infrastructure health and performance - Drive impactful technical initiatives comprehensively in a dynamic, high-stakes environment where individual leadership creates meaningful difference - Champion engineering excellence by conducting thorough code reviews, sharing best practices, and elevating team capabilities through mentorship and constructive feedback Ideal Candidate Profile: - Backend Engineer with minimum 3 years experience constructing microservices-heavy backend systems and APIs for internal cloud applications - Advanced proficiency with Go programming language - Demonstrated expertise in developing and scaling backend systems and enterprise-level API architectures - Highly result-oriented professional thriving in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments - Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence and collaborate effectively - Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and ECS - Experience implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools Additional Beneficial Qualifications: - Genuine passion for sports - Previous experience in sports betting industry Compensation Range: $135,000 - $165,000 base salary, supplemented with pre-IPO equity. Offers calibrated based on experience, skills, impact, and geographic considerations. Comprehensive Benefits: - Unlimited PTO with flexibility - 16 weeks fully paid parental leave - Home office equipment stipend - Distributed workforce with engaged virtual culture - 5% 401k matching - Comprehensive health, dental, vision plans #LI-REMOTE Potential sports betting licensure may be required per state regulations. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.