The Role
Design, build, and operate backend systems, integrations, and automation powering AI-driven applications. Implement enterprise knowledge infrastructure (vector DBs, similarity search, retrieval pipelines), observability, and scalable APIs. Deliver production-ready code, connectors, and platform tooling while collaborating across teams to bring RAG, agents, and LLM capabilities into production.
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 Software Engineer on the AI Platform team, you'll design and build the backend systems, integrations, and automation that power intelligent, AI-driven experiences across the organization. You'll own services end to end - from rapid iteration to long-term reliability - while helping bring modern AI capabilities like retrieval, agents, and LLM tooling into production. This is a highly collaborative, engineering-first role: you'll work across teams to turn AI capabilities into scalable, well-instrumented systems, and you'll build the enterprise knowledge infrastructure (similarity search, vector databases, retrieval pipelines) that these systems depend on. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals, a solid grasp of modern AI system patterns, and clear technical communication.
What You'll Do
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 Software Engineer on the AI Platform team, you'll design and build the backend systems, integrations, and automation that power intelligent, AI-driven experiences across the organization. You'll own services end to end - from rapid iteration to long-term reliability - while helping bring modern AI capabilities like retrieval, agents, and LLM tooling into production. This is a highly collaborative, engineering-first role: you'll work across teams to turn AI capabilities into scalable, well-instrumented systems, and you'll build the enterprise knowledge infrastructure (similarity search, vector databases, retrieval pipelines) that these systems depend on. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals, a solid grasp of modern AI system patterns, and clear technical communication.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and maintain backend systems, APIs, and automation workflows that power AI-driven applications on a high-volume platform.
- Develop custom integrations and connectors between internal services and external APIs.
- Build and operate enterprise knowledge systems - similarity search, vector databases, and retrieval pipelines - that power RAG and agent-based applications.
- Improve the reliability, performance, and scalability of automation and workflow systems.
- Implement observability, logging, alerting, and business metrics to measure system behavior and continuously improve it.
- Contribute to platform tooling using both full-code solutions and workflow automation platforms such as n8n.
- Deliver clean, testable, production-ready code, with clear documentation and operational guides.
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
What You'll Bring
- 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Proficiency in one or more of Python, TypeScript, or C#.
- Experience designing, building, and operating production-grade services, integrations, or automation systems.
- Solid understanding of modern AI system fundamentals (RAG, agents, LLM tools).
- Practical knowledge of vector databases, similarity search, and retrieval optimization.
- Familiarity with APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
- Strong focus on testing, observability, and performance for backend systems.
- Familiarity with low-code/no-code automation tools (such as n8n), or a willingness to learn them.
- Ability to thrive in a high-ownership, fast-paced environment, balancing rapid iteration with long-term maintainability.
- Ability to work effectively with both engineers and non-engineers.
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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
- 2+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Proficiency in one or more of Python, TypeScript, or C#
- Experience designing, building, and operating production-grade services, integrations, or automation systems
- Solid understanding of modern AI system fundamentals (RAG, agents, LLM tools)
- Practical knowledge of vector databases, similarity search, and retrieval optimization
- Familiarity with APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture
- Strong focus on testing, observability, and performance for backend systems
- Familiarity with low-code/no-code automation tools (such as n8n) or willingness to learn them
- Ability to work effectively with both engineers and non-engineers and communicate technical concepts clearly
What the Team is Saying
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Sarah
Senior Manager, Product Research
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DraftKings Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Family support is positioned as comprehensive, with 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave globally plus adoption, surrogacy, fertility benefits, backup care, and lactation resources. Company materials highlight these as core programs, with U.S. enhancements such as Care.com support.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as robust, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental‑health support via Lyra therapy, Calm access, and wellbeing initiatives. Benefits begin on day one, with HSA/FSA options and fitness reimbursement adding depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is framed as flexible, with U.S. employees told they have flexible or unlimited PTO and supportive leave policies. Feedback suggests PTO is a meaningful part of the package, though norms can vary by team.
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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
