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Posted 2026-05-22

Lead Software Engineer (Embedded C++)

Description

As a Lead Software Engineer, Embedded C++, you’ll play a key role in pushing performance at the hardware level for Jackpocket, one of the newest products in our portfolio. In this role, you’ll be focused on low-level development, high-efficiency code, and working at the intersection of hardware and software. Being a part of this vertical offers the thrilling opportunity to contribute to a game-changing product in a rapidly growing industry, where your work directly impacts the future of digital lottery experiences.

Responsibilities
  • Build embedded software systems from the ground up using C++, tailored for microcontrollers and performance-critical environments.
  • Collaborate closely with electrical and hardware engineers to ensure software runs seamlessly on a variety of platforms.
  • Write high-performance code optimized for memory, power, and speed.
  • Dive into tough bugs, perform root cause analysis, and resolve issues across the stack.
  • Work with cross-disciplinary teams, from product to QA, to deliver reliable and scalable embedded solutions.
Requirements
  • At least 6 years of experience developing embedded systems, with a strong understanding of embedded architecture.
  • Proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17), including solid skills in memory management, multithreading, templates, and object-oriented programming.
  • Experience building GUIs using Qt and QML.
  • Background in developing multi-threaded real-time applications.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux kernel and driver development.
  • Familiarity with both bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded systems.
  • Experience working with sensors, motor controllers, and encoders.
  • Knowledge of microcontroller architectures and how to work within their constraints.
Benefits
  • Health Benefits: comprehensive health benefits, including various medical plans, dental, and vision.
  • Wellbeing Program: free access to programs such as free therapy sessions with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and many more.
  • Parental Leave & Support: 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to all global team members and offer workplace lactation support. Partner with Care.com for care finder and backup childcare.
  • Family Planning: benefits that support family planning, including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, or other family planning.
  • Flexible PTO
  • Pet Insurance
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • Financial Planning: 401(k) matching to programs such as Origin Financial.
  • Commuter Benefits
About DraftKings

DraftKings Inc. is a leading American digital sports entertainment and gaming company, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012, it started in daily fantasy sports and has grown into one of the largest US online sportsbook and iGaming operators. The company offers mobile sports betting, online casino and daily fantasy contests across regulated North American markets. DraftKings is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange and employs several thousand people.

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