The Role
Leads multiple backend engineering teams, sets technical strategy and architecture, drives scalable cloud-based systems, mentors engineering managers and senior engineers, oversees hiring, and partners cross-functionally to deliver high-impact product initiatives. Requires expertise in C# or Java, .NET, AWS, distributed systems, and Kafka, plus experience managing distributed teams.
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 Engineering Manager, you'll lead a high-impact team building the technology that powers our platform at scale. You'll focus on automation, system performance, and engineering excellence while delivering solutions that drive our products forward. Whether facilitating architectural decisions or mentoring your team, you'll play a critical role in aligning engineering efforts with broader product and business strategy. This is your chance to influence foundational technology and shape how we build and scale across the organization.
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
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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.
The Crown Is Yours
As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll lead a high-impact team building the technology that powers our platform at scale. You'll focus on automation, system performance, and engineering excellence while delivering solutions that drive our products forward. Whether facilitating architectural decisions or mentoring your team, you'll play a critical role in aligning engineering efforts with broader product and business strategy. This is your chance to influence foundational technology and shape how we build and scale across the organization.
What You'll Do
- Lead all aspects of day-to-day operations for an Engineering team, including sprint planning, execution, delivery, and team rituals.
- Own your team's roadmap and priorities, aligning engineering efforts with product goals and broader business objectives.
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and career development to engineers, fostering a culture of high performance, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate architectural discussions and design sessions, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions that align with platform and product direction.
- Serve as the technical point of accountability for your team and dive into code reviews, architecture decisions, or hands-on development when needed.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Business team stakeholders to define goals, establish timelines, and deliver critical features.
- Drive execution on complex projects under tight deadlines, supporting the team in building innovative applications that scale.
- Promote engineering best practices across the team, championing quality, security, and maintainability in all deliverables.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
- At least 2 years of experience managing software engineering teams, driving technical excellence and supporting individual development.
- A proven track record of leading cross-functional development teams through the full software lifecycle from scoping and design to release and maintenance.
- Strong mentorship and leadership capabilities, with experience cultivating a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
- Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language, such as C# or Java.
- Hands-on experience with .NET Framework or .NET Core.
- Exposure to distributed systems and message brokers like Kafka.
- Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure and services, especially within AWS.
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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 a suitable combination of education, experience, and training
- At least 5 years of experience in a full-stack environment at a large-scale, growth-oriented company
- At least 4 years managing Software Engineering teams
- Experience leading and scaling multiple engineering teams across concurrent workstreams
- Experience mentoring individual contributors and Engineering Managers
- Deep expertise in at least one object-oriented programming language, such as C# or Java
- Hands-on experience with .NET Framework or .NET Core
- Experience deploying and maintaining high-throughput, cloud-based systems
- Experience with AWS
- Experience with distributed systems architecture and message brokers such as Kafka
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to influence product strategy and deliver business goals
- Successful track record managing and growing distributed teams across time zones
- Ability to obtain a gaming license if required by the applicable state agency
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DraftKings Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all global team members, lactation support, and family‑planning benefits spanning adoption, surrogacy, and fertility. Childcare assistance and fertility support partnerships are also highlighted.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with day‑one eligibility are emphasized, alongside mental‑health resources such as Lyra counseling/EAP, Calm access, and virtual wellness programming. Dental and vision coverage are included as core benefits.
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Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) with employer match and financial‑wellness tools like Origin are cited as part of long‑term savings support. Equity and an employee stock purchase plan are also commonly listed to bolster financial security.
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The Company
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.
Typical time on-site:
Flexible
