About this role
ABOUT BETR
Founded in 2022 by Joey Levy and Jake Paul, Betr has built the world's first real money gaming super app. Our product suite spans Picks, Social Sportsbook, Social Casino, and Arcade, with Predictions launching later this year. Betr Picks launched in September 2023, which has quickly become one of the leading fantasy sports pick 'em products in the U.S. The product is currently available in 34 states. In September 2025, we launched Betr Social Sportsbook and Betr Arcade. Since launch, Betr Social Sportsbook, which is live in 32 states, has been one of the fastest growing products in the industry. Betr Arcade has quickly emerged as a leading skill games platform and is live in 38 states. Betr Social Casino launched in February 2026 and is live in 33 states.
Betr is also the most followed sports gaming company on social media in the world, featuring 24/7 original content created by Betr Media, our internal media division. Betr Media has grown to 2.5M+ followers and 2.4B impressions since launching in 2022.
Betr has one million paying users and is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. We're backed by Fuel Venture Capital, Aliya Capital Partners, IA Sports Ventures, FinSight Ventures, Florida Funders, Harmony Partners, 8vc, and other top-tier investors.
About the role:
The Betr team is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join their team. The primary focus of this role will be contributing to the development and expansion of our current Laravel-based betting platform, utilizing your strong PHP skills. Additionally, this role will involve working with Python on various internal tools.
You will be working alongside a team of experienced PHP developers who are responsible for handling the core business functions of Betr's gambling application. We are also looking for candidates with an interest in DevOps, who are passionate about improving deployment pipelines and infrastructure. Please note that this position is specifically for backend development and does not involve any frontend work. Join us and be a part of an exciting team working on cutting-edge technology!
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This Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Python) role at betr is based in Canada. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Python) role at betr full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Python) role in the Engineering department at betr.
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When was the Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Python) job at betr posted?
This Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Python) position at betr was posted on Feb 18, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.