Engineering Manager - Crypto
Underdog Sports
About this role
Underdog is hiring the first engineering lead for a new Crypto initiative to explore how blockchain can be applied to prediction markets, payments, and other product opportunities. This greenfield role will operate in zero-to-one mode: defining the technical roadmap, validating feasibility, and shaping the engineering culture and team before scaling. The hire will partner closely with product and design to launch crypto features and own architecture decisions for heavy-traffic consumer mobile experiences.
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About Underdog Sports
underdogfantasy.comUnderdog is a fantasy sports platform that offers Best Ball, Daily Drafts, Pick'em and season‑long contests for the NFL, NBA and other leagues. It emphasizes short‑form, cash‑entry drafts and tournament-style contests with large prize pools (advertised up to 1,000x) and promotional bonus funds for new players. The product is mobile‑first and streamlined for quick play, with social and competitive features that appeal to both casual and serious fantasy players. Millions of users participate on Underdog for fast, high‑engagement fantasy formats and frequent promotions.
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About Underdog Sports
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$208k – $310k
per year