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 sports and 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.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional engineering team.
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
- At least 1 year professional experience in object-oriented backend development using C# or Java with knowledge of OOP principles and design patterns
- Exposure to designing and supporting scalable distributed systems in cloud environments such as AWS or GCP
- Experience writing and maintaining automated test suites including unit, integration, and performance tests for backend services
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional engineering team
- Ability to obtain a state gaming license if required as a condition of employment
What the Team is Saying
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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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