Sr. Software Engineer

At Exacta Systems, we’re not just shaping the future of gaming—we’re redefining it. As a leader in historical horse racing (HHR) technology, we create cutting-edge gaming solutions that power thrilling player experiences nationwide. Now part of the Churchill Downs family, we’re backed by a storied legacy of excellence in racing and gaming. This new chapter brings exciting opportunities for growth, stability, innovation, and impact. If you're looking for a career where technology meets tradition and where your ideas drive the future, let’s explore the possibilities together! JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain highly available front-end and back-end systems that support our gaming platform. This individual will be a primary contributor on key initiatives, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable software in a regulated gaming environment. This is a full-time, in-office position, based in our Austin, Texas HQ. Our team maintains core in-office hours from daily, with flexibility for occasional remote work as needed. We believe in-person collaboration drives our best work, especially as we build complex, mission-critical gaming systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Design, develop, test, and maintain front-end and back-end services for Exacta’s gaming platform - Own major components or services within the system architecture - Enthusiastic and experienced with AI-assisted development and modern AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, etc.) - Contribute to system design discussions focused on scalability, reliability, and performance - Collaborate with Product, QA, and Operations to deliver new gaming functionality - Participate in code reviews and uphold high standards for code quality, testing, and documentation - Troubleshoot production issues and optimize system performance - Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices across the team - Assist in planning, estimation, and execution of engineering initiatives REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Experienced across the full software development life cycle, from requirements through production support - Passionate about building high-quality software and mentoring other engineers - Comfortable working in both independent and collaborative team settings - Strong communicator, capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders - Effective in fast-paced environments requiring thoughtful problem solving and ownership - Interested in learning gaming systems, regulatory considerations, and real-time transaction platforms - Technology and Tools: - AI Development Tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or similar) - NodeJS / TypeScript ecosystem - React front-end frameworks - MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases - Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions - Docker and containerized deployments - AWS and on-premises infrastructure - HTML, SCSS, Material UI EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience) - Extensive experience as a full-stack developer building high-availability applications - Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript or .NET frameworks - Experience with NoSQL and/or relational database design and performance tuning - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices - Experience designing systems that manage real-time data and transactions - Experience in casino gaming or regulated industries is welcomed PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.