Software Engineer, Backend

Posted 8 Hours Ago
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Tel Aviv, ISR
Hybrid
Junior
Digital Media • Gaming • Information Technology • Software • Sports • Esports • Big Data Analytics
The Crown Is Yours
The Role
Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend systems and APIs for high-traffic, real-time Casino betting experiences. Ship production code, triage and resolve issues, write automated tests, collaborate cross-functionally, and support cloud-distributed systems to ensure performance and reliability.
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, you'll build and scale the real-time systems that power nonstop experiences for millions of customers. From day one, you'll ship production code and help drive the performance of high-traffic platforms used 24/7. You'll work alongside talented engineers, product managers, and designers to bring new features to life, solve tough challenges at scale, and support systems that our customers count on. This is your chance to accelerate your growth, sharpen your craft, and help shape the future of sports and entertainment.
What You'll Do
  • Build and maintain scalable, reliable back-end systems and APIs that support high-traffic applications used by customers around the clock.
  • Contribute to production code from day one, working on systems that power a 24/7 real-time Casino betting experience.
  • Triage, debug, and resolve software issues, ensuring performance and reliability in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to launch new features quickly and efficiently.
  • Adapt to changing priorities with agility, balancing speed of delivery with technical excellence.
  • Use modern tools and best practices to solve complex problems at scale.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
  • At least 1 year of professional experience in object-oriented backend development using languages such as C# or Java, with solid knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and backend system fundamentals.
  • Exposure to designing and supporting scalable distributed systems in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Experience writing and maintaining automated test suites including unit, integration, and performance tests for backend services.
  • A collaborative approach to contributing in code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on debugging with team members.

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 equivalent combination of education and experience
  • At least 1 year professional experience in object-oriented backend development using C# or Java
  • Solid knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and backend system fundamentals
  • Exposure to designing and supporting scalable distributed systems in AWS or Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience writing and maintaining automated test suites (unit, integration, performance) for backend services
  • Collaborative approach to code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on debugging
  • Ability to obtain a gaming license if required by the hiring state

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
6,400 Employees
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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