The Crown Is Yours
As a Lead Backend Engineer, you'll lead the charge in building scalable systems that power real-time experiences for millions of customers. You'll architect robust solutions, write high-performance code, and guide a team committed to technical excellence. Working across disciplines, you'll align engineering execution with business strategy and elevate our enterprise platform. This is a rare opportunity to lead with impact, shape product direction, mentor talent, and drive innovation at scale.
What You'll Do
- Architect, develop, and maintain scalable and secure systems and APIs that power high-impact applications used by millions of users in a real-time, always-on environment.
- Take ownership of the full development lifecycle from shaping the architecture of new features to breaking down workstreams and guiding implementation.
- Lead by example, writing high-performance, well-tested code that meets our rigorous standards for reliability and scalability.
- Set and enforce best practices around code quality, design patterns, testing, and system performance.
- Triage, debug, and resolve complex issues in production environments, driving a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to align technical solutions with strategic business goals.
- Act as a technical mentor and coach, providing guidance and feedback that helps engineers grow and deliver their best work.
- Play a critical role in shaping the team's roadmap and technical direction while fostering a strong engineering culture grounded in ownership and continuous learning.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
- At least 5 years of experience in object-oriented backend development using languages such as C# or Java, with advanced expertise in OOP principles, design patterns, and backend architecture.
- Proven ability to architect, build, and scale distributed systems in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Deep experience developing and maintaining comprehensive automated test suites, including unit, integration, and performance tests, to ensure system resilience and scalability.
- A strong track record of mentoring engineers, leading code and design reviews, and driving high-impact technical decisions across cross-functional teams.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, code quality, and driving engineering best practices across teams.
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a suitable combination of education, experience, and training
- At least 5 years of object-oriented backend development experience using C# or Java
- Advanced expertise in object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and backend architecture
- Experience architecting, building, and scaling distributed systems in AWS or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience developing and maintaining automated unit, integration, and performance test suites
- Experience mentoring engineers, leading code and design reviews, and making technical decisions across cross-functional teams
- Proactive focus on continuous improvement, code quality, and engineering best practices
What the Team is Saying
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as 14 weeks of 100% paid globally, with additional family-building support for fertility, adoption, and surrogacy as well as lactation and U.S. backup-childcare resources. These offerings are repeatedly highlighted as standout strengths.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible/unlimited PTO in the U.S. is frequently cited as a strong perk that helps employees manage schedules and time away. Feedback suggests time off is a notable bright spot within the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. employees have multiple medical plan options plus dental and vision, complemented by mental-health resources such as Lyra, Calm, an EAP, and wellness programs. The breadth of health coverage and wellbeing tools is positioned as a core advantage.
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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.
