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.