ABOUT DRAFTKINGS
We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most
extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team
is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and
shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some
of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career.
They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your
growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for
our customers.
THE CROWN IS YOURS
As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll help build and scale the
real-time event tracking infrastructure that powers communications,
analytics, and data science models across DraftKings. These systems
process millions of events per second, ensuring timely, accurate
data delivery to consumers across the company. You’ll join a team
focused on high performance, scalability, and operational
excellence in a modern, cloud-native environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Design and maintain high-throughput, distributed backend services
in C# using microservices architecture.
Develop and operate messaging and streaming systems that handle
large-scale real-time data.
Ensure low-latency, fault-tolerant event pipelines that can scale
under load.
Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and data
stakeholders to evolve the platform’s event processing
capabilities.
Support production services with a focus on reliability,
observability, and continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
4+ years of professional experience in backend development with
C#.
Strong knowledge of distributed systems and microservices
design.
Practical experience with modern messaging and event streaming
technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS Kinesis).
Solid understanding of cloud environments (preferably AWS),
containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools
(Kubernetes).
Proficiency with SQL and experience analyzing structured event data
to support debugging, validation, and downstream data use.
A focus on writing maintainable, high-performance code and building
resilient infrastructure.
Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
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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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