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Software Engineer - Backend

DraftKings Inc. is a leading American gambling company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in online sports betting and daily fantasy sports.

DraftKings Inc.

Employee count: 1001-5000

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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 build the platforms that shape sports entertainment for millions. You'll design and develop scalable systems, solve real-time challenges, and ship clean, high-performance code to production. Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers, you'll push boundaries in a 24/7 environment that demands agility and precision. This is your opportunity to grow technically while driving impact from day one.

What You'll Do

  • Develop APIs and backend services that support critical features across our products.

  • Build performant, scalable systems to support a high-volume user base in a live sports environment.

  • Debug and triage production issues to ensure platform reliability and seamless user experience.

  • Contribute to production code immediately with a focus on clean, testable implementation.

  • Iterate quickly and adapt to evolving requirements in a fast-paced, agile development environment.


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience, and training.

  • At least 1 year of experience working with .NET Core and C#, with a solid grasp of object-oriented programming, algorithms, and data structures.

  • Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows in shared repositories.

  • Experience writing unit tests and contributing to quality-driven development.

  • Exposure to working in a team-based environment, through internships, projects, or prior roles.

  • Certificates from coding courses or bootcamps are a plus.

  • A passion for building great software and improving continuously.

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.

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DraftKings Inc. is an American gambling company that has established itself at the forefront of the daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting industries. Founded in 2012 by Jason Robins, Paul Liberman, and Matt Kalish, DraftKings was born out of a shared passion for sports and competitive gaming. The company initially started in a small apartment in Watertown, Massachusetts, but has since grown into one of the most recognized names in sports entertainment.

DraftKings revolutionized the way sports fans engage with their favorite teams by offering a platform for daily fantasy sports competitions. After launching its daily fantasy sports platform, DraftKings rapidly gained popularity, especially during the fantasy football season. As the legal landscape for sports betting began to shift in the United States, DraftKings seized the opportunity to expand into the sports betting market, launching its online sportsbook in 2018. Today, the company serves millions of customers across various states, providing an immersive sports entertainment experience that is unmatched in the industry. Through its innovative approach, DraftKings continues to redefine the way fans interact with sports, making it a central player in the evolving landscape of gambling and sports entertainment.

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