Expression of Interest : Senior Software Engineer

Dabble is a global online gaming business with a heartbeat, cornerstoned by our community. Since our inception in 2020, we’ve been on a scale-up journey, driven by our core philosophy, “You Better Believe It.”

We are where innovation meets excitement, blending immersive, community-driven experiences that are always a step ahead. Our platform is about connecting, celebrating and having fun. Whether it’s in-app or in the workplace, we are committed to delivering extraordinary as guided by our philosophy and values.

Dabble is currently playing in three markets :

AUSTRALIA

Licensed by the NTRWC, Dabble has been operating a sportsbook since July 2021. With office hubs in Darwin, Melbourne, Brisbane, Albury, Sydney, and Adelaide, we support remote-friendly work while encouraging our teams to take advantage of our network of offices to collaborate in person.

UNITED STATES

In October 2023, we shook up the US market with an innovative Daily Fantasy Sports app, combining the thrill of fantasy sports with a social feed similar to Instagram or Twitter. Our Austin, TX office leads the charge, backed by a dynamic, remote-first team across the country.

UNITED KINGDOM

In May 2025, Dabble launched in the UK with a clear ambition : to reshape the betting experience for a new generation of fans. We're bringing the energy of real fandom into a platform where social media and betting apps collide. We’re community-driven, entertainment-led and unlike anything the market's seen. We’re calling Leeds and the surrounding region our UK HQ.

Our Culture :

Dress for your day—focus on what truly matters.

We’re a visionary team, always open to ideas big and small.

Scheduled focus times for non-rostered employees ensure we make space for deep thinking.

Fully flexible hybrid work, yet we cherish those moments of in-person collaboration.

At Dabble, we’re all about creating unbelievable experiences worth sharing. If you’re ready to be part of the new era, feel free to Apply or Connect. We’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent.

In Australia, Dabble has been operating a licensed sportsbook under the NTRWC since 2021. We're here to deliver extraordinary - with a truly immersive socialised betting experience designed to provide evolutionary entertainment to our punters via genuine interaction and engagement.

We have office hubs in Darwin, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Albury. While we support remote-friendly work, we also encourage our people to take advantage of our national network of offices, offering cross-office sponsored flights year-round to promote collaboration and connection.

Our global operations span multiple markets, including our innovative Daily Fantasy Sports app servicing the United States, which launched in 2023.

We are a team of highly driven enthusiasts and we are looking for our next Dabbler to join us as we continue in our journey.

Dabble Culture

• Dress for your day so you can focus on what matters
• Switch up your office, work from home, work from wherever helps you to deliver
• Genuine, like-minded team of visionaries. We welcome ideas big and small!
• Scheduled focus time to encourage deep thought
• Our annual convention, Dabblecon, brings us all together to celebrate our successes and plan continued evolution over the coming year
• Each day is led through upholding our core Values : Fun, Celebratory, Community, Evolutionary and Focus

Dabble Perks

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Overview

You will be a part of a supportive and dynamic team, delivering innovative products which are at the forefront of services offered by Dabble.

You'll be working with a modern, event-driven microservices architecture built entirely in TypeScript - powering both our backend services and React Native mobile app. We leverage Kafka for real-time data flow, integrate with a diverse set of third-party services, and deliver seamless experiences to hundreds of thousands of active users.

To be successful in this autonomous role, you will require outstanding software development skills as well as communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritise your workload.

Our 4 different streams in tech :

Our tech team works across four diverse streams trading, social, core and wagering. Each stream responsible for delivering different aspects of the app from conception to delivery. You will have an option to identify the area you're most interested in working with :

Trading : preparing markets and odds in our system. Work with 3rd part providers and human traders to create tools and systems. Technical and data focused role.

Social : App social experience, feeds, chats, marketing aspects. Everything from feed ranking algorithms, to highly visual front end components.

Core : Internal tools. Critical user journeys, sign up, deposit, withdrawal, KYC. Work with many stakeholders across the business.

Wagering : Focused on provided the best betting experience in the app. New bet types, sports and racing offerings and features.

Primary Location

This role is currently open to all locations within Australia.

Responsibilities

Skills & Qualifications

Are you a Dabbler?

A Dabbler’s attitude is paramount, as the right person will be able to learn quickly and adapt to any skill gaps. A Dabbler is always a team player, with a willingness to share with and learn from others. Being a remote-first workplace, collaborative working styles are crucial to empower and grow each individual member (eg we prefer openness via public channels to problem solve or ideate on Slack).

A Dabbler uses their freedom of autonomy to its absolute potential and enjoys contributing to the Dabble community. We hold respect for our peers very highly – there is no such thing as a bad idea. We encourage you to think differently, be brave and strive to always raise the bar. Dabble was born out of thought sharing and should tackle growth in the same way. Dabble embraces empowerment of all people at any level of seniority and experience to ‘own their work’ and ‘talk their book’ wherever they can.

A fulfilling life extends beyond work, and we encourage our employees to prioritise self-care and well-being. This means taking breaks when needed, setting boundaries, and seeking support when facing challenges. We are committed to creating a safe environment where individuals feel comfortable discussing their wellbeing and accessing resources when necessary.

Remuneration

The advertised salary for this position is $160k - $200k + Super + Benefits with room to be flexible.