Lead Software Engineer, Infrastructure Platform
As a Lead Software Engineer, AI, you’ll architect and deliver core infrastructure from LLM runtimes to vector databases that power intelligent development tools at scale. You’ll craft systems that transform how engineers write, test, and ship code, leading integrations that reduce friction and boost productivity. Partnering across teams, you’ll embed Gen-AI into workflows, mentor teammates, and champion scalable solutions that drive innovation throughout the development lifecycle.
- Design and build AI-powered tools that enhance how engineers write, test, deploy, and monitor code, making development faster, smarter, and more automated.
- Collaborate across teams to uncover pain points in the developer journey and lead the integration of intelligent agents and assistants that boost code quality, reduce friction, and eliminate repetitive tasks.
- Drive best practices for embedding Gen-AI into engineering workflows, from code generation to CI/CD, and take ownership of solutions that directly impact how our products are built.
- Mentor engineers and advocate for scalable, maintainable AI tooling, fostering a culture of learning and experimentation.
- Stay plugged into the latest advancements in LLMs and AI-assisted development, evaluating new technologies and shaping how they’re adopted internally.
- Expertise in building software that incorporates AI/ML into developer workflows, including code generation, linting, test writing, and CI/CD. (required)
- Strong coding skills in at least two languages such as Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, C#. (required)
- Experience designing and implementing systems that improve engineering velocity or product delivery. (required)
- Clear, confident communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. (required)
- Open-source contributions or experience with AI/ML libraries, agent frameworks, or LLM integration would be a plus. (nice-to-have)
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.
