The Role
Design, build, and scale real-time and batch data infrastructure and pipelines (Kafka, Databricks, Snowflake) to power analytics, reporting, and AI-powered data experiences. Drive data modeling, governance, observability, and best practices while partnering with cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In
At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It's transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We're not waiting for the future to arrive. We're shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.
The Crown Is Yours
As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll build the real-time data capabilities that power analytics, reporting, and intelligent experiences across our platform. You'll design and scale modern data infrastructure, turning complex data into trusted insights that help teams make faster, more informed decisions. Working across Engineering, Analytics, and business teams, you'll solve challenging technical problems, shape the future of our data architecture, and create the foundation for AI-powered experiences that accelerate how we build and innovate.
What you'll do as a Senior Data Engineer
What you'll bring
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 Crown Is Yours
As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll build the real-time data capabilities that power analytics, reporting, and intelligent experiences across our platform. You'll design and scale modern data infrastructure, turning complex data into trusted insights that help teams make faster, more informed decisions. Working across Engineering, Analytics, and business teams, you'll solve challenging technical problems, shape the future of our data architecture, and create the foundation for AI-powered experiences that accelerate how we build and innovate.
What you'll do as a Senior Data Engineer
- Build scalable, high-performance data infrastructure that transforms raw and historical data into trusted, actionable insights.
- Design, develop, and maintain real-time and batch data pipelines using technologies such as Kafka, Databricks, and Snowflake.
- Develop reliable data solutions that power business-critical reporting, analytics, and platform insights.
- Build AI-powered data experiences that enable teammates to explore and analyze data using natural language, extending beyond text-to-SQL to support intelligent, autonomous workflows.
- Partner with Engineering, Analytics, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, analytics-ready datasets.
- Design and optimize modern data models, including Star Schema and Data Vault methodologies, while championing data quality, governance, and observability.
- Drive best practices for data engineering, streaming, transformation, and platform performance while mentoring teammates and contributing to the continued growth of the Data Engineering Team.
- Collaborate in an agile environment, delivering scalable solutions that support evolving business and platform needs.
What you'll bring
- A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
- At least 3 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable data platforms and distributed data systems.
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with hands-on experience building real-time data streaming solutions.
- Experience working with Snowflake, Databricks, Kafka, and modern cloud-based data platforms.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably Amazon Web Services (AWS), and familiarity with infrastructure and DevOps tools such as Terraform, PagerDuty, and Datadog.
- Deep understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, ETL frameworks, and modern data modeling techniques, including Star Schema and Data Vault.
- Experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or DynamoDB; familiarity with Sigma or similar business intelligence tools is a plus.
- Hands-on experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or similar technologies to build agents, automate workflows, and accelerate software development.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment while mentoring and supporting other engineers.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 3 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable data platforms and distributed data systems
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Strong proficiency in SQL
- Hands-on experience building real-time data streaming solutions
- Experience working with Snowflake, Databricks, and Kafka
- Experience with cloud infrastructure
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Familiarity with infrastructure and DevOps tools such as Terraform, PagerDuty, and Datadog
- Deep understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, ETL frameworks, and modern data modeling (Star Schema, Data Vault)
- Experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or DynamoDB
- Familiarity with Sigma or similar business intelligence tools
- Hands-on experience using AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex) to build agents and automate workflows
- Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills in a fast-paced cross-functional environment
What the Team is Saying
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Ivett
Office Administration Manager
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Software Engineering Manager
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Senior Lead QA Engineer
Michelle
Lead Site Reliability Engineer
Sarah
Senior Manager, Product Research
Nate
Associate Product Manager
DraftKings Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Company materials highlight 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave globally along with adoption/fostering support, fertility coverage (Progyny), childcare assistance (Care.com), and lactation resources. Feedback suggests these programs provide meaningful, inclusive support for families at different stages.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Health coverage with day-one eligibility is complemented by Lyra therapy/EAP, Calm, wellness programs, and fitness reimbursement, with some offices offering on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests this breadth enhances everyday wellbeing beyond standard medical plans.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match and financial‑planning tools are included as core benefits. Feedback suggests retirement matching offers stable long‑term value within the total rewards mix.
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The Company
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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Hybrid Workspace
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.
Typical time on-site:
Flexible
