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
Join our team as a Trader and dive into the heart of sports betting
where your passion for sports and analytical acumen will drive
continuous innovation. In this dynamic role, you will manage and
trade betting markets across multiple sports, adapting to real-time
events to ensure competitive and engaging offerings for our
customers. You'll manage inputs for market pricing and trading
decisions, actively monitor and optimize in-play and player prop
markets, and develop content that enhances user engagement. Your
contributions will maintain our reputation as a leader in the
industry by continuously advancing our live betting products.
WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A TRADER
Manage, adjust, and analyze inputs to ensure accuracy and
availability for market pricing, situational data, and trading
decisions to optimize the pricing of our live betting products.
Actively monitor and manage pricing on in-play and player prop
markets, while contributing to strategy development and
optimization.
Develop and manage engaging live betting content and player prop
markets to enhance user experience, increase engagement, and ensure
our offering is best in class.
Identify potential market inefficiencies and utilize these insights
to optimize our betting odds.
Work closely with the Analytics, Data Science, Product, and
Operations teams to develop and implement effective trading
strategies.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work
experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably with a
background in math and statistics.
Knowledge of sports in at least one of the major US leagues.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and
holidays.
Strong communication and collaboration skills as well as the
ability to prioritize and make quick decisions.
Proficiency in Excel, familiarity with data tools, scripting,
automation platforms, or AI technologies is considered a strong
asset.
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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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