ABOUT DRAFTKINGS
At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present
and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter
decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we
enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new
possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily
embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to
arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see
AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.
THE CROWN IS YOURS
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll build the high-scale
backend systems that power real-time experiences for millions of
customers. From day one, you'll ship production-ready code,
deliver features with speed and consistency, and own services
end-to-end in a fast-moving, always-on environment. You'll work
alongside passionate engineers, architects, and product leaders who
value quality, speed, and impact. Your ideas will shape what comes
next and your growth won't slow down.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Design and develop scalable back-end systems and APIs that power
high-impact applications used by a large, engaged user base around
the clock.
Deliver production-ready code, driving forward new features and
capabilities in a 24/7 sports betting environment.
Prioritize agility and scalability equally to support rapid product
rollouts while ensuring systems are built to pivot and perform at
scale.
Own the full software development lifecycle, from initial design
through long-term maintenance, performance tuning, and reliability
improvements.
Triage, investigate, and resolve production issues with urgency,
contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational
excellence.
Ensure all components are built to withstand high volume and
real-time demands, optimizing for speed and efficiency.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical execution with
product goals, mentoring peers and driving quality standards across
the team.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant
combination of education, experience, and training.
At least 3 years of professional experience in object-oriented
backend development using languages such as C# or Java, with deep
knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and backend system
architecture.
Proven success designing and building scalable distributed systems
in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform
(GCP).
Advanced proficiency in writing and maintaining unit, integration,
and performance tests, for large-scale backend services.
A demonstrated ability to mentor and grow other engineers through
code reviews, design reviews, and collaborative debugging.
Proficiency in integrating AI-powered tools (e.g. Copilot, Cursor,
Claude) into development pipelines to accelerate coding, enhance
code quality, and increase developer efficiency.
Proficiency with AI-assisted testing, code reviews, and
documentation generation.
Proven ability in leveraging AI tools in daily engineering
workflows e.g. including pair programming with AI, auto-generating
test cases, or accelerating bug triage and resolution.
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JOIN OUR TEAM
We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company
headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be
required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state
agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you
through the process if this is relevant to your role.
READY TO OWN WHAT'S NEXT?
We know finding a new job can be intimidating. Don't let
imposter syndrome stop you from applying! Even if you don't
think you tick off every box in this job description, we'd
still love for you to apply or join our Talent Community.
DraftKings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not
tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing
equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity,
race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a
protected veteran, or status as an individual with a
disability.
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