The Crown Is Yours
As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you'll be part of one of our multidisciplinary teams where you'll work closely with designers, product managers, data engineers and data scientists. You'll be a creative contributor to our processes and decision-making so when we build new features, we can ensure scalability and availability of the entire platform. Sounds good to you? Join us.
What you'll do as a Senior Software Engineer:
- As a backend developer, you will be developing systems and APIs that power a rich set of applications used by a large and passionate group of users every day.
- Care about agility as much as you care about scalability. We roll out products very quickly and are looking for a team that can pivot at a moment's notice.
- We're constantly growing and forming new teams; you will be able to lead either as an engineer or transition into a manager role.
What you'll bring:
- Ideally, you have 3+ years of development experience in object-oriented programming using languages such as C# or Java.
- Don't shy away from performance-oriented technologies such as Rust
- You have a strong knowledge of OOP and REST design principles.
- 2+ years of relational database experience including schema design and SQL
- Experience with data streaming technologies (Apache, Kafka) and distributed systems.
- You also have experience writing and maintaining a comprehensive suite of unit and integration tests.
- Experience writing distributed systems in a Cloud Computing environment such as AWS strongly preferred.
- Ability to grow other engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and over-the-shoulder debugging.
- Familiarty with AI Tools is preferred
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
- 3+ years of development experience in object-oriented programming
- Strong knowledge of OOP and REST design principles
- 2+ years of relational database experience
- Experience with data streaming technologies and distributed systems
- Experience writing distributed systems in a Cloud Computing environment
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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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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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
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