The Crown Is Yours
As a Principal Hardware Systems Engineer, you'll define and scale the hardware and automation systems that power high-volume fulfillment operations. You'll lead the technical architecture behind complex electromechanical platforms, partnering across Software Engineering, Product, Operations, and external vendors to deliver reliable, production-ready systems at scale. In this role, you'll drive the integration of hardware and software across mission-critical automation workflows while shaping long-term platform strategy, standardization, and system performance. You'll play a key role in solving complex operational challenges and advancing the next generation of fulfillment automation infrastructure.
What you'll do as a Principal Hardware Systems Engineer
- Define end-to-end architecture for hardware and automation systems across fulfillment and operational workflows.
- Lead technical decision-making across electromechanical systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, maintainability, and production readiness.
- Partner with external vendors, contractors, and system integrators to guide development, review technical designs, and validate delivery quality.
- Translate operational and product requirements into technical specifications, validation plans, test procedures, and system acceptance criteria.
- Drive reliability and observability initiatives across production systems, including telemetry, diagnostics, root cause analysis, and performance optimization.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Software Engineering, Product, and Operations teams to support seamless hardware and software integrations.
- Review and evaluate electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, firmware behavior, production test data, and system-level performance metrics.
- Shape the long-term technical strategy for automation initiatives, including standardized hardware platforms, integration frameworks, and deployment best practices.
What you'll bring
- At least 10 years of experience working with electromechanical systems, industrial automation, robotics, embedded systems, or related technologies.
- Deep cross-disciplinary engineering expertise spanning mechanical, electrical, controls, and embedded systems, with the ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues.
- Experience working with motion control systems, sensors, motor drives, PLCs, and industrial communication protocols such as RS-232/485, Modbus, or EtherNet/IP.
- Strong understanding of hardware and software integration concepts, including APIs, control flows, telemetry systems, diagnostics, and production monitoring.
- Experience reviewing and validating electrical schematics, mechanical assemblies, bills of materials, firmware behavior, and production test results.
- Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles, production-quality systems, and common electromechanical failure modes in operational environments.
- Experience overseeing external vendors, contract manufacturers, or system integrators through technical execution, validation, and deployment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly present technical risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations across teams and leadership.
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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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is 185,400.00 USD - 231,800.00 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.
Skills Required
- At least 10 years of experience working with electromechanical systems, industrial automation, robotics, or embedded systems
- Deep cross-disciplinary engineering expertise in mechanical, electrical, controls, and embedded systems
- Experience with motion control systems, sensors, motor drives, PLCs, and communication protocols
- Strong understanding of hardware and software integration concepts
- Experience in reviewing and validating schematics, assemblies, and production data
- Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles and failure modes
- Experience overseeing external vendors and contract manufacturers
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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DraftKings offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with mental health resources, wellness programs, and flexible paid time off. Employees also receive family support benefits, including 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all global team members, as well as fertility, adoption, and childcare support.
Financial benefits include a 401(k) with company match, equity opportunities, and professional development support.
In addition, DraftKings provides workplace perks such as free meals and snacks, commuter benefits, and a collaborative, fast-paced culture with hybrid or remote flexibility depending on the 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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