Backend Engineer

Build the backbone of Underdog’s data ecosystem —design and deploy internal APIs and workflows that power seamless communication across our services. Create robust, scalable microservices to serve real-time, high-volume data needs for our internal teams, enabling faster decision-making and better fan experiences. Own greenfield projects that shape the future of our business—architecting backend systems built for scale, resilience, and speed. Partner cross-functionally with engineers, product owners, and data scientists to turn complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions. Safeguard system reliability by building smart monitoring, alerting, and logging tools that keep our infrastructure healthy and performant. Drive impactful technical initiatives from start to finish in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment where your leadership makes a real difference. Champion engineering excellence by leading code reviews, sharing best practices, and helping level up the team through mentorship and feedback.