The Role
Design, build, and scale data infrastructure and distributed pipelines to transform transactional and financial data into trusted, reporting-ready datasets for regulatory reporting, finance, and analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally, leverage AI-assisted engineering tools to improve data quality, mentor teammates, and deliver auditable, reconciled data products meeting regulatory requirements.
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 data foundation that powers regulatory reporting, financial operations, and intelligent experiences across our platform. You'll design and scale modern data infrastructure that transforms complex transactional data into trusted, reporting-ready datasets, helping teams make confident decisions while meeting evolving regulatory requirements. Working across Engineering, Compliance, Analytics, and business teams, you'll solve complex technical challenges, influence the evolution of our data architecture, and help shape the next generation of AI-powered capabilities.
What you'll do as a Senior Data Engineer
What you'll bring
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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 Crown Is Yours
As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll build the data foundation that powers regulatory reporting, financial operations, and intelligent experiences across our platform. You'll design and scale modern data infrastructure that transforms complex transactional data into trusted, reporting-ready datasets, helping teams make confident decisions while meeting evolving regulatory requirements. Working across Engineering, Compliance, Analytics, and business teams, you'll solve complex technical challenges, influence the evolution of our data architecture, and help shape the next generation of AI-powered capabilities.
What you'll do as a Senior Data Engineer
- Build scalable, high-performance data infrastructure that transforms complex transactional and financial data into trusted datasets for regulatory reporting and business operations.
- Develop reliable data pipelines and data products that power regulatory reporting, financial operations, analytics, and operational insights while ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
- Design, build, and optimize modern data models and distributed data pipelines.
- Leverage AI throughout the software development lifecycle to improve engineering productivity, strengthen data quality, and build trusted data products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business and regulatory requirements into scalable, analytics-ready data models and solutions.
- Mentor Data Engineering teammates by sharing best practices, providing technical guidance, and helping raise engineering standards across the team.
- Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver scalable data solutions that support evolving business and regulatory needs.
What you'll bring
- 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 developing both real-time and batch data processing solutions.
- Experience with modern cloud-based data platforms using technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, Kafka, or similar distributed data processing and streaming technologies.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably Amazon Web Services (AWS), as well as tools such as Terraform, Datadog, and PagerDuty.
- A strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, ETL frameworks, distributed data processing, and modern data modeling techniques.
- Experience building trusted data solutions that support financial operations, regulatory reporting, auditability, reconciliation, or other highly governed data domains.
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or similar technologies.
- Fluency in English.
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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
- At least 3 years designing, building, and maintaining scalable data platforms and distributed data systems
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Strong proficiency in SQL
- Hands-on experience developing real-time and batch data processing solutions
- Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Kafka, or similar distributed data processing and streaming technologies
- Experience with cloud infrastructure
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Experience with Terraform, Datadog, and PagerDuty
- Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, ETL frameworks, distributed data processing, and modern data modeling techniques
- Experience building trusted data solutions for financial operations, regulatory reporting, auditability, or reconciliation
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or similar
- Fluency in English
What the Team is Saying
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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:
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