The Crown Is Yours
As a Data Science Engineering Manager, you'll lead a high-impact team that powers the personalized experiences for millions of customers. You'll manage a group of talented data scientists and engineers, guiding projects from concept to production and ensuring the delivery of scalable, high-performing machine learning systems. In this role, you'll collaborate across Product, Engineering, and other business functions to align priorities and drive measurable outcomes. Beyond execution, you'll shape strategic direction, foster a culture of innovation, and elevate technical standards across the organization.
What You'll Do
- Lead, manage, and mentor a team of data scientists and engineers focused on delivering impactful personalization initiatives.
- Guide your team through the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), championing technical rigor and engineering best practices.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders to scope projects, prioritize work, and deliver high-value, data-driven solutions.
- Foster a team culture of collaboration, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, deliver constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for growth and development.
- Set strategic priorities and align your team's roadmap with larger business goals and outcomes.
- Promote software engineering and MLOps best practices, including automation, containerization, monitoring, and testing.
- Stay current on trends in machine learning, personalization, and gaming to continuously evolve our capabilities.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in data science or machine learning engineering, including 2 or more years in a formal leadership or management role.
- Proven expertise in Python and SQL, with experience working across modern data platforms and cloud environments.
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and experience leading teams through delivery cycles.
- Hands-on experience with machine learning systems, statistical modeling, and experimentation frameworks.
- Deep familiarity with DevOps and MLOps concepts, including containerization, automation, and production monitoring.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executives.
- Experience in the gaming industry or a related domain is a strong plus.
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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is 160,000.00 USD - 200,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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What We Do
It's simple, at DraftKings, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. We’re developing the most innovative and entertaining real money products and offers; to forever transform how people experience sports; to be a fully vertically integrated sports betting operator. It's our ultimate goal to build the best, most trusted, and most customer-centric destination for our players.
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.
Why Work With Us
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. Ready to own what’s next?
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our flexible hybrid policy empowers team members to work where they’re most productive—whether at home or in our collaborative offices. We trust our teams to choose what works best for them to thrive and innovate.
