Frontend Engineer

At Underdog, we make sports more fun.Our thesis is simple: build the best products and we’ll build the biggest company in the space, because there’s so much more to be built for sports fans. We’re just over five years in, and we’re one of the fastest-growing sports companies ever, most recently valued at $1.3B. And it’s still the early days.We’ve built and scaled multiple games and products across fantasy sports, sports betting, and prediction markets, all united in one seamless, simple, easy to use, intuitive and fun app.Underdog isn’t for everyone. One of our core values is give a sh*t. The people who win here are the ones who care, push, and perform. If that’s you, come join us.Winning as an Underdog is more fun.About The Role And Why It's UniqueWork on cutting-edge projects that gamify and enhance the user experience across our productsDesign and build clean, reusable, and performant front-end features that will be used by millions of sports fansCollaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver elegant and responsive web experiencesContribute to the upkeep and ongoing development of our design system and componentsWrite well-tested, high-quality code while participating in code reviews and ensuring engineering best practicesWork in a high-agency environment where your voice matters in technical discussions and product directionLearn from talented engineers and leaders in the fantasy and sports betting space while contributing your own unique perspective and expertiseWho you areProduct-minded engineer with 3+ years of professional experience building modern web applicationsSolid understanding of React and its ecosystem (React Hooks, Context API, functional components, etc.)Solid grasp of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and state management libraries such as ReduxExperience working with RESTful APIsComfortable collaborating cross-functionally with designers, product managers, and backend engineersStrong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, user-focused experiencesFamiliarity with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, etc)Experience using GitHub and modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, or similar)Strong communication skills and a collaborative, product forward mindsetEven better if you haveExperience with tools like Amplitude, DataDog and StorybookOur target starting base salary range for this position is between $135,000 and $165,000, plus target equity. The starting base salary will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s skills and experience, among other things.What we can offer you:Unlimited PTO for full-time employees (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)16 weeks of fully paid parental leaveHome office stipendA connected virtual-first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependentsThis position may require sports betting licensure based on certain state regulations.Underdog is an equal opportunity employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of creed, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability status, or any other defining characteristic.California Applicants: Review our CPRA Privacy Notice here.