The Crown Is Yours
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll build and evolve high-scale backend systems that power internal platforms. From day one, you'll ship production-ready code, deliver features with speed and consistency, and own services end to end in a fast-moving, always-on environment. You'll work alongside engineers, architects, and product leaders to build reliable systems with real business impact. Your ideas will shape what comes next and your growth won't slow down.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs supporting internal platforms and workflows.
- Own complex work from design through implementation, deployment, and long-term support.
- Develop and evolve microservices and event-driven systems with a focus on reliability and scalability.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers on full-stack features, contributing backend expertise.
- Participate in technical planning and design, helping scope work and manage tradeoffs.
- Investigate and resolve production issues, using logs, metrics, dashboards, and alerts.
- Review code and provide backend-focused feedback to raise quality and consistency.
- Mentor engineers through pairing, reviews, and day-to-day technical guidance.
- Contribute to operational documentation, dashboards, and playbooks.
What You'll Bring
- At least 3 years of experience owning backend systems in production, with hands-on development in C# and .NET or similar technologies.
- Proficiency in building and scaling backend services and APIs within distributed systems.
- Deep understanding of system design principles, performance tuning, and architectural tradeoffs.
- Experience with asynchronous and event-driven architectures, and resolving production issues in real time.
- Familiarity with microservices, APIs, cloud platforms like AWS, and observability tools.
- Working knowledge of React and TypeScript to effectively partner with frontend teams.
- A collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership, and experience mentoring peers across cross-functional initiatives.
- Fluency in English.
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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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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.
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