Lead Production Engineer

Sleeper, a rapidly growing fantasy sports platform, is seeking a Lead Production Engineer to spearhead their technical operations. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, focusing on platform stability and team guidance. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact millions of users while leading a small team of Production Engineers.

The role demands a seasoned professional with 5+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in maintaining high-traffic systems and mentoring teams. You'll be responsible for managing bug fixes, support tickets, and maintenance tasks while ensuring code quality through thorough reviews. The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise in modern programming languages and a proven track record of resolving production issues efficiently.

Sleeper offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $180,000 to $250,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and stock options. The company, backed by top Silicon Valley investors like Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst, maintains a small, intentional team size to maximize individual impact and product quality.

Working at Sleeper means joining a tight-knit team passionate about connecting people through sports and technology. The remote work environment offers flexibility while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering in a fast-growing, user-focused platform.