Senior Software Engineer, Backend
DraftKings is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build the high-scale backend systems that power real-time experiences for millions of customers. From day one, the engineer will ship production-ready code, deliver features with speed and consistency, and own services end-to-end in a fast-moving, always-on environment.
The role involves working alongside passionate engineers, architects, and product leaders who value quality, speed, and impact. The engineer's ideas will shape what comes next and their growth will not slow down.
- Design and develop scalable back-end systems and APIs that power high-impact applications used by a large, engaged user base around the clock.
- Deliver production-ready code, driving forward new features and capabilities in a 24/7 sports betting environment.
- Prioritize agility and scalability equally to support rapid product rollouts while ensuring systems are built to pivot and perform at scale.
- Own the full software development lifecycle, from initial design through long-term maintenance, performance tuning, and reliability improvements.
- Triage, investigate, and resolve production issues with urgency, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Ensure all components are built to withstand high volume and real-time demands, optimizing for speed and efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical execution with product goals, mentoring peers and driving quality standards across the team.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience, and training (required).
- At least 3 years of professional experience in object-oriented backend development using languages such as C# or Java, with deep knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and backend system architecture (required).
- Proven success designing and building scalable distributed systems in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (required).
- Advanced proficiency in writing and maintaining automated test suites, including unit, integration, and performance tests, for large-scale backend services (required).
- A demonstrated ability to mentor and grow other engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and collaborative debugging (required).
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is 119,500.00 USD - 149,400.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable.
- Comprehensive health benefits, including various medical plans, dental, and vision.
- Wellbeing Program with free therapy sessions, access to the Calm App, and virtual yoga classes.
- 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to all global team members and workplace lactation support.
- Partnership with Care.com for backup childcare for US employees.
- Family planning benefits including support for adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, or other family planning.
- Flexible PTO for US employees.
- Pet insurance.
- Gym reimbursement.
- Financial planning resources including 401(k) matching and Origin Financial.
- Commuter benefits.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
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.