Lucra Sports

Own and lead the backend platform delivery, reliability, and scalability, ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational excellence. | Over 10 years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in senior backend leadership, hands-on expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, AWS, and experience with production reliability and incident management. | Director of Backend & DevOps Engineering Location: Remote (US-based) Reports to: CTO Type: Full-time About Lucra Lucra is a B2B gamified loyalty and engagement platform powering real-money competition, rewards, and engagement experiences for leading brands across sports, golf, hospitality, and entertainment. Our platform enables brands to embed real-money competitions, peer-to-peer challenges, and reward mechanics directly into their consumer experiences via SDKs and APIs. Lucra supports iOS, Android, and web platforms and operates in a regulated, real-money environment. Following our Series B raise, Lucra is entering its next phase of growth focused on revenue realization, platform scalability, operational reliability, and data-driven product differentiation. Backend systems and cloud infrastructure are core to this phase, supporting real-money transactions, partner integrations, and high-throughput event processing. Website: www.lucrasports.com The Role Lucra is seeking a Director of Backend & DevOps Engineering to own the delivery, reliability, and evolution of our core backend platform. This is a hands-on leadership role with significant individual contribution in the near term. The right candidate will combine strong technical execution with ownership of team performance, release quality, and operational maturity. You will partner closely with Product, DevOps, Data, Mobile, Web, and Executive leadership to ensure Lucra’s backend systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with business priorities. What You’ll Own Backend Delivery & Execution Own backend delivery, execution quality, and roadmap alignment Translate product and business priorities into clear technical plans Ensure consistent, predictable backend delivery across teams Identify execution bottlenecks and actively remove them Release Management & Quality Own backend release management processes and standards Define and enforce rollback strategies and release safety practices Improve test coverage, deployment confidence, and production quality Ensure backend changes meet reliability and performance expectations before release Reliability, Observability & Operations Partner closely with DevOps to reduce incidents and improve system reliability Improve observability across backend services using logging, metrics, and alerting Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and follow-up improvements Drive continuous improvement in uptime, performance, and operational maturity Technical Leadership Run architectural and technical design reviews Set backend engineering standards and best practices Lead by example through code reviews, hands-on problem solving, and occasional direct implementation Raise the technical bar across backend and platform teams Team Leadership & Management Conduct regular 1:1s with backend engineers to identify gaps, risks, and growth opportunities early Provide clear feedback, coaching, and technical guidance Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement Support hiring, onboarding, and team scaling as the organization grows What You Bring Required Experience 10+ years of professional software engineering experience 3+ years in senior technical leadership roles with direct ownership of backend systems Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript in production Experience building and scaling GraphQL APIs Deep familiarity with PostgreSQL Experience operating backend systems in AWS environments, including serverless architectures Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, preferably Terraform Proven ownership of production reliability, incident response, and release processes Preferred Experience Experience leading backend teams in Series A–C SaaS companies Experience in regulated, payments, fintech, or real-money environments Familiarity with Hasura, event-driven architectures, or SDK platforms Experience scaling systems with high transaction volume and external partners Applying We are looking for candidates available to start immediately. Please email team@lucrasports.com with your resume to apply.

Lead all legal and compliance matters including corporate governance, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property protection. | J.D. degree, licensed to practice law in the U.S., 3+ years corporate legal experience in technology, gaming or fintech sectors, strong negotiation and communication skills. | About Lucra What We Do: Lucra provides real-money, gamification software to consumer platforms. We enable users to compete with each other on the sports they watch & games they play, inside products they know & love. Lucra is the leading technology provider of real-money gamification services. Our B2B and Direct-To-Consumer technologies facilitate real money contests on partner platforms or within their own app, available on iOS and Android. Lucra's white-label, Software Development Kit (SDK) provides partners with a comprehensive, turnkey solution to embed gamification technology directly into their platforms. This innovation offers features previously unavailable to enterprise clients, including real-money, peer-to-peer contests within their platforms. Lucra is changing the way fans engage with their friends by introducing a new, digital, social-first gaming experience. Website: www.lucrasports.com Why We Are So Excited Space: Social, real-money gamification combines several attractive and under-penetrated markets. We are first movers in this market and have an opportunity to create an industry-leading technology that can service millions of customers worldwide. Stage: We recently closed our third successful fundraising round, backed by high-profile, individual and institutional investors across consumer, sports, and enterprise. We need to ramp up the team and take advantage of the early lead we have in our space. Team: We are a team composed of repeat founders from Stanford Business School, with employees from Microsoft, NASA, Goldman Sachs, AQR, Athena Health, Atlassian, and more! Investor Base: We are backed by some of the biggest names in consumer technology and sports, including NFL/NBA/MLB/MLS/MLP team owners, professional athletes, and top-tier venture funds. About the Role Lucra is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Legal & Compliance to lead and manage all legal and compliance matters for the organization. This is a high-visibility role that requires a seasoned legal professional with a deep understanding of corporate, regulatory, contract and intellectual property law, particularly within the B2B SaaS technology and gaming industries. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team, ensuring Lucra's operations are fully compliant with applicable laws and regulations while supporting our rapid growth and innovation. The Head of Legal will report directly to the CEO, Dylan Robbins, and work closely with all departments to provide legal counsel, manage risk, and help shape the legal and regulatory framework for Lucra’s cutting-edge offerings. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic legal counsel to the executive team, advising on legal risks, business strategies, and compliance matters. • Lead and manage all legal and regulatory affairs, including corporate governance, contract negotiations, and intellectual property. • Oversee compliance with gaming and financial regulations, ensuring Lucra operates within all applicable laws and standards. • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including licensing, partnership, employment, and vendor contracts. • Develop and implement legal strategies to protect Lucra’s proprietary technology and intellectual property. • Monitor evolving laws and regulations in technology, gaming, and fintech industries and proactively ensure the company is aligned with all changes. • Manage external legal counsels and ensure effective use of resources for specialized legal needs. • Support fundraising, corporate development, and expansion initiatives by advising on relevant legal and regulatory considerations. Requirements • J.D. degree from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the United States. • 3+ years of experience in a corporate legal role, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in technology, gaming, or fintech sectors. • Expertise in contract law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. • Proven ability to manage legal risks and provide practical solutions in a fast-paced, innovative environment. • Strong negotiation skills and experience working with cross-functional teams. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels. Our Ideal Candidate • Thrives in a startup environment, demonstrating adaptability and proactive problem-solving. • Has exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. • Is a strategic thinker who can anticipate legal issues and recommend appropriate courses of action. • Brings energy, professionalism, and a team-oriented approach to their work. • Will have demonstrated the ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly & effectively at all levels of the organization (including executive and C-suite level) • Has incredibly strong work ethic, hustle, and grit. • Is a culture carrier and brings positive energy to both their client meetings and the workplace • Is proactive and can work independently - by taking guidance from leadership, digesting and internalizing it, and putting those learnings into action on their own without much hand holding Looking for candidates for a near-term start-date. Please make sure to include your resume and detailed reason as to why you want to work at Lucra (no more than one page). Resumes without a cover letter describing specifically why you are a fit for the role based on the requirements above will not be considered. Salary will be based on experience level.