Senior Frontend Engineer [JR11459]

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.

ABOUT DRAFTKINGS

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

THE CROWN IS YOURS

As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you’ll lead the development of seamless, high-impact user experiences across our customer-facing products. You’ll own key aspects of frontend architecture, drive performance improvements, and shape technical direction across teams. Collaborating with engineers, designers, and product managers, you’ll turn complex challenges into scalable, reliable solutions that power millions of user interactions. In this role, your decisions will impact and shape the future of our client-facing Sportsbook application for web, based on micro front-end architecture.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A SENIOR FRONTEND ENGINEER

• Design and develop performant, scalable frontend systems for real-time, high-traffic applications including sophisticated and immersive sportsbook solution.

• Take ownership of core frontend architecture, advocating for and implementing best practices in code quality, performance, and accessibility.
• Ship production-grade code that enhances user flows, improves speed, and strengthens cross-platform stability.
• Lead design and code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote a culture of technical excellence.
• Collaborate across teams to translate business needs into intuitive, impactful features.
• Drive improvements in our design systems, tooling, and frontend infrastructure to support long-term growth.
• Investigate and resolve complex bugs and performance bottlenecks across browsers and devices.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• At least 3 years of professional experience building modern frontend applications using frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• Solid knowledge of responsive web design, JavaScript object model, DOM manipulation, and core web technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles.
• Experience in developing REST APIs using JavaScript and Node.js, with a solid grasp of backend service patterns is considered a plus.
• Proficiency in writing and maintaining test suites for frontend applications, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• A strong collaborator with experience mentoring teammates and leading technical discussions.
• Ability to break down complex problems, make data-informed decisions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A mindset focused on user impact, maintainability, and continuous improvement.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Being part of the DraftKings team means you’re always looking for new ways to break out of the box. Whether you’re data-obsessed, tech-driven, or love working with different people each day, you’ll solve some of the most exciting challenges in our industry and be supported from your very first day. Ready to own what’s next?

READY TO OWN WHAT’S NEXT?

We know finding a new job can be intimidating. Don’t let imposter syndrome stop you from applying! Even if you don’t think you tick off every box in this job description, we’d still love for you to apply or join our Talent Community.

DraftKings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.