Chalkboard
Lead Software Engineer
Remote - US
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 93 days ago
ReactReact NativeNode.jsPostgreSQLMongoDBGCPCloud PlatformsAgileLeadershipProblem Solving
About the role
- In this role, you will act as the technical leader for your pod: owning architecture, improving systems, and raising the bar for how we ship.
- If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading through deep technical expertise, keep on reading!
- Act as the technical leader for your pod, partnering with Product to shape roadmap and delivery
Responsibilities
- Own system architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance across services
- Establish and uphold best practices in system design, data integrity, and engineering quality
- Lead sprint planning, technical decision-making, and release coordination
- Drive clarity through strong documentation and improved engineering processes
- Coach and support engineers while remaining hands-on in building and problem-solving
- Build strong partnerships across Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams
Requirements
- ~8+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience in fast-paced, startup environments with an enterprise-level mindset
- Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on execution
- These systems power core parts of our business and must be scalable, reliable, and built to support rapid growth.
- Deep understanding of system design, databases, and scalable architectures
- Proven ability to own and operate high-impact, production systems
- Strong product intuition and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Nice to have
- Strong full-stack experience (Node.js, React, React Native preferred)
Skills
- Experience working with modern data stores (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and cloud platforms (e.g., GCP)
Company info
- Chalkboard is building the future of sports gaming.
- Our mission is to blur the line between watching and playing by turning real-money sports gaming into a social, immersive experience built for fans who play to win.
- We're reimagining how sports fans engage with the games they love.
- At our core, we're a team of sports-obsessed builders who value clarity, fairness, and the thrill of helping fans turn insight into action.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day 1, with the majority of premiums covered by Chalkboard
- 401(k) with company match
- Lunch on us everyday with a corporate DoorDash account
- Refuel in the office with protein shakes, energy drinks, and a snack buffet
- Flexible time off policy, plus 10 company holidays, WFH during the holidays
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