The Crown Is Yours
As a Lead Software Engineer on our Unity Platform Team, you'll shape the technical foundation behind a growing catalog of WebGL casino games. You'll lead the development of reusable, component-based systems in Unity while setting architectural and engineering standards across the studio. Partnering closely with Product, Art, and Design, you'll drive scalable solutions, live-ops excellence, and high-quality game performance in a fast-moving iGaming environment.
What You'll Do
- Plan and lead Unity platform initiatives with clear task breakdowns, supporting the release and operation of a growing catalog of WebGL casino games.
- Lead an agile engineering team, mentoring developers and ensuring timely delivery of scalable, reusable systems in a 24/7 iGaming environment.
- Design and develop shared Unity components and frameworks, optimizing performance across web and mobile platforms.
- Collaborate with design, art, and engineering teams to translate game concepts into reliable, component-based systems while resolving technical challenges.
- Oversee live game operations by implementing monitoring, dashboards, and alerts to ensure high-quality performance and stability.
- Improve internal tooling, workflows, and development pipelines while staying current with Unity best practices and emerging technologies.
What You'll Bring
- At least 5 years of Unity development experience, including shipping production-ready games and systems.
- Proficiency in C# and object-oriented programming, with strong experience building reusable and component-based architectures.
- Experience with mobile and web game development standards, ensuring efficient and optimized performance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of improving engineering workflows and technical standards.
- Collaborative team player with a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
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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.
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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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