Sr. Software Engineer

Churchill Downs Incorporated

21h•Onsite

About The Position

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 SUMMARYWe 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.

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in casino gaming or regulated industries is welcomed

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