Software Engineer [JR11690]

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 Software Engineer, you’ll help build and scale the real-time event tracking infrastructure that powers communications, analytics, and data science models across DraftKings. These systems process millions of events per second, ensuring timely, accurate data delivery to consumers across the company. You’ll join a team focused on high performance, scalability, and operational excellence in a modern, cloud-native environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER

• Contribute to backend services written in C# in a microservices-based environment.
• Help build and support real-time data pipelines and streaming infrastructure using industry-standard messaging tools.
• Write clean, maintainable code using established design patterns and solid development practices.
• Support internal consumers by ensuring event accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery across systems.
• Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and improvements to observability and monitoring.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 1–2 years of professional experience or strong project work in C# or another object-oriented language.
• Exposure to distributed systems, streaming data, or messaging tools (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Kinesis) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes and cloud environments like AWS, or strong interest in learning them.
• Curiosity about how real-time data powers applications, and a desire to work on systems that scale.
• A collaborative approach, strong problem-solving skills, and eagerness to grow as an engineer.

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?

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.