The Crown Is Yours
Join our team as a Software Engineering Intern and dive into real-world engineering challenges during our immersive 10-week Summer 2026 Internship Program. Throughout your internship, you'll contribute to live production code, collaborate with expert engineers, and build the systems that keep our core platform running. Whether you're solving real customer problems or helping launch new product features, this is your chance to work on the backbone of a fast-paced, tech-driven company and build the technical skills needed for a successful software engineering career.
What You'll Do
- Build and contribute to high-impact systems that support our core sports technology platform.
- Collaborate with Backend or Web Development teams to evolve and optimize product performance.
- Ship code that reaches real users, addressing evolving business and product needs.
- Apply agile methodologies to iterate quickly and deliver reliable, scalable software.
- Learn how to write code that's testable, efficient, and production-ready.
- Partner with mentors and cross-functional teams across our global tech organization.
What You'll Bring
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to solve meaningful engineering problems.
- Experience building software through classes, side projects, or hackathons.
- Familiarity with Git or similar version control tools.
- Exposure to object-oriented programming languages like TypeScript, C#, or Java.
- Basic knowledge of testing practices, such as unit testing or automated end-to-end testing.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, clear communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
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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.
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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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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.
