Senior Lead Software Engineer

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Sofia, Sofia-grad
Senior level
Digital Media • Gaming • Information Technology • Software • Sports • eSports • Big Data Analytics
The Crown Is Yours
The Role
As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at DraftKings, you will lead engineering teams in designing and deploying cloud-based applications, primarily using AWS and the .NET stack. Your responsibilities include collaboration with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership, conducting code reviews, and driving continuous improvement efforts for scaling and security.
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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.

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.

The Crown Is Yours

DraftKings is growing quickly and we’re looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer to direct our engineering teams and influence our product roadmap. This is more than a technical position, though. You’ll be collaborating across teams, informing our business decisions, and creatively finding solutions to all of our scaling challenges.

What you’ll do as a Senior Lead Software Engineer

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of cloud-based applications using AWS services.
  • Design and build scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using .NET C#.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers.
  • Ensure the application of best practices in coding, security, and performance.
  • Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and foster a collaborative team environment.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including refactoring legacy codebases.

What you’ll bring

  • 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
  • Your experience as the ‘expert’ in a development team where you were responsible for everything from planning to delivering key features and management of those features.
  • Strong expertise in .NET software development stack, including C#, .NET Core, Entity Framework, etc.
  • Experience on ServiceStack is an advantage
  • Experience with containerized microservices, auto-scaling, and managed infrastructures.
  • Familiarity with AWS services and infrastructure is a plus.
  • You have strong relational database skills using technologies like MySQL or SQL Server.
  • Prior experience helping scale a rapidly growing company is a plus.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills, real-time decision-making, and responsiveness to problem-solving that put the customer experience first. Familiarity with JavaScript, Typescript, and popular frameworks such as React and/or Angular, Node.js, etc.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to mentor and lead a team of 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.

Top Skills

.Net C#
JavaScript
Typescript

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
5,300 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

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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