Back End Engineer

Role Overview

Barstool Sports is seeking an experienced Back End Engineer to join our Engineering Department in New York, NY. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing various projects, collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to meet core business goals. You will contribute to building APIs that power the Barstool cross-platform experience for both end-users and editorial staff, leveraging modern, cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities and Expertise

• Own and develop features across diverse projects while maintaining existing systems.
• Design APIs that deliver a stable and enjoyable developer experience.
• Write high-quality, stable code to operate within high-traffic production environments.
• Stay current with cloud technologies, primarily AWS or GCP, and serverless architecture concepts.
• Employ Infrastructure as Code strategies, specifically using Serverless frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical decisions clearly.

Technical Skillset

• Proficiency in backend languages and frameworks such as NodeJS and TypeScript.
• Experience with databases including MongoDB, MySQL, and Snowflake.
• Familiarity with writing and maintaining both unit and integration tests.
• Bonus experience in content publishing/CMS, video/streaming technologies (FFmpeg, HLS, QOS), ecommerce platforms, ad technology, podcast/audio technology, and transcription or commercial machine learning tools is advantageous.
• Exposure to frontend technologies like Semantic HTML, React.js, Next.js/Vercel for SSR/Isomorphic SPAs, Storybook.js, Video.js, HLS.js, and task runners (Webpack, Gulp, Grunt, NPM).

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years engineering experience using JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Capability to think strategically about product direction and long-term vision.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to manage projects independently.
• Excellent communication skills for articulating decisions to diverse stakeholders.
• Comfort in working within a dynamic environment and collaborating across teams.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $125,000 per year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with access to Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions.
• Unlimited paid vacation, including dedicated summer and holiday breaks.
• Monthly phone reimbursement allowance and UberEats stipend.
• Employee discounts at the Barstool Sports store.
• Financial wellness programs through Origin.

Company Culture and Values

• Embody the Barstool brand authentically.
• Embrace diverse thinking and perspectives.
• Be yourself and bring your unique value to the team.
• Focus on finding solutions rather than problems.
• Encourage trying innovative approaches.
• Exercise common sense and practical judgment.
• Remain attentive and supportive to your audience and colleagues.

Equal Opportunity and Hiring Policies

Barstool Sports is an inclusive employer that considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Unsolicited resumes from agencies or recruiters will not be accepted without signed agreements, and the company will not remunerate third parties without such contracts.