[Hiring] Senior Backend Engineer @DraftKings Inc.

Role Description

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll build the high-scale backend systems that power real-time experiences for millions of customers. From day one, you'll ship production-ready code, deliver features with speed and consistency, and own services end-to-end in a fast-moving, always-on environment. You'll work alongside passionate engineers, architects, and product leaders who value quality, speed, and impact. Your ideas will shape what comes next and your growth won't slow down.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience, and training.
• 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.
• Proven success designing and building scalable distributed systems in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Advanced proficiency in writing and maintaining automated test suites, including unit, integration, and performance tests, for large-scale backend services.
• A demonstrated ability to mentor and grow other engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and collaborative debugging.

Company Description

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.