Software Engineer - Backend

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Hiring Remotely in Canada
Remote or Hybrid
1-1 Annually
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Digital Media • Gaming • Information Technology • Software • Sports • Esports • Big Data Analytics
The Crown Is Yours
The Role
As a Software Engineer, you will develop APIs and backend services, solve real-time challenges, and ensure platform reliability in a collaborative environment.
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 help build the platforms that shape sports entertainment for millions. You'll design and develop scalable systems, solve real-time challenges, and ship clean, high-performance code to production. Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers, you'll push boundaries in a 24/7 environment that demands agility and precision. This is your opportunity to grow technically while driving impact from day one.
What You'll Do
  • Develop APIs and backend services that support critical features across our products.
  • Build performant, scalable systems to support a high-volume user base in a live sports environment.
  • Debug and triage production issues to ensure platform reliability and seamless user experience.
  • Contribute to production code immediately with a focus on clean, testable implementation.
  • Iterate quickly and adapt to evolving requirements in a fast-paced, agile development environment.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience, and training.
  • At least 1 year of experience working with .NET Core and C#, with a solid grasp of object-oriented programming, algorithms, and data structures.
  • Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows in shared repositories.
  • Experience writing unit tests and contributing to quality-driven development.
  • Exposure to working in a team-based environment, through internships, projects, or prior roles.
  • Certificates from coding courses or bootcamps are a plus.
  • A passion for building great software and improving continuously.

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 Core,C#

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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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