Software Engineer

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 develop the platforms that power sports entertainment for millions of users. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software systems while building the technical skills needed to grow your career. You'll contribute to real production systems from the start, collaborate across engineering and product teams, and help deliver reliable, high-quality software in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain front-end applications, back-end services, and APIs that power critical product experiences.

• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver new features and improvements.

• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code that meets quality and performance standards.

• Debug issues, troubleshoot production incidents, and participate in improving the reliability of our systems.

• Learn our technology stack, engineering practices, and development processes through mentorship and hands-on experience.

• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and agile ceremonies while continuously growing your technical skills.

• Contribute to scalable systems that support millions of users in a highly available, real-time environment.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and practical experience.

• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

• Experience developing software through coursework, internships, personal projects, open-source contributions, or professional experience.

• Experience building front-end applications using React or a similar modern front-end framework, along with JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.

• Familiarity with one or more back-end programming languages, such as C# or Java. Experience with the .NET ecosystem is a plus.

• Understanding of source control tools such as Git and collaborative software development workflows.

• Exposure to writing automated tests and an appreciation for building reliable, maintainable software.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Curiosity, a growth mindset, and a passion for learning new technologies and continuously improving as an engineer.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 104,000.00 USD - 130,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.