The Crown Is Yours
As a Trader, you'll dive into the heart of sports betting where your passion for sports and analytical acumen will drive continuous innovation. In this dynamic role, you will manage and trade betting markets across multiple sports, adapting to real-time events to ensure competitive and engaging offerings for our customers. You'll manage inputs for market pricing and trading decisions, actively monitor and optimize in-play and player prop markets, and develop content that enhances user engagement. Your contributions will maintain our reputation as a leader in the industry by continuously advancing our live betting products.
What You'll Do
- Manage, adjust, and analyze inputs to ensure accuracy and availability for market pricing, situational data, and trading decisions to optimize the pricing of our live betting products.
- Actively monitor and manage pricing on in-play and player prop markets, while contributing to strategy development and optimization.
- Develop and manage engaging live betting content and player prop markets to enhance user experience, increase engagement, and ensure our offering is best in class.
- Identify potential market inefficiencies and utilize these insights to optimize our betting odds.
- Work closely with the Analytics, Data Science, Product, and Operations teams to develop and implement effective trading strategies.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably with a background in math and statistics.
- Knowledge of sports in at least one of the major US leagues.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills as well as the ability to prioritize and make quick decisions.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g. Excel, R, Python) is a plus.
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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 US hourly rate for this full-time position is 27.00 USD, plus benefits as applicable. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the compensation for new hires for the position across all US locations. 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 salary rate 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably with a background in math and statistics
- Knowledge of sports in at least one of the major US leagues
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to prioritize and make quick decisions
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (Excel, R, Python)
- May be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency
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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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