DraftKings

Lead Software Engineer, Infrastructure Platform

DraftKings • $120K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expertise in AI/ML software development, specifically in developer workflows.
  • Proficient in at least two programming languages: Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, or C#.
  • Experience in designing systems that enhance engineering velocity or product delivery.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with diverse teams.
  • Familiarity with open-source contributions or AI/ML libraries would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement AI-powered development tools to enhance coding practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve developer challenges.
  • Lead the integration of intelligent agents to improve code quality and efficiency.
  • Advocate for and implement best practices in AI tooling and workflows.
  • Mentor fellow engineers and promote a culture of innovation and experimentation.
  • Stay current with developments in LLMs and AI-enhanced coding technologies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology in software development.
  • Collaborative and innovative company culture that encourages experimentation.
  • Mentorship and learning opportunities within a team of skilled engineers.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge tools and technologies in the AI space.
Full Job Description
The Crown Is Yours

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.

What you'll do
  • 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.


What you'll bring
  • Expertise in building software that incorporates AI/ML into developer workflows, including code generation, linting, test writing, and CI/CD.
  • Strong coding skills in at least two languages such as Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, C#.
  • Experience designing and implementing systems that improve engineering velocity or product delivery.
  • Clear, confident communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Open-source contributions or experience with AI/ML libraries, agent frameworks, or LLM integration would be a plus.

About DraftKings

DraftKings is an American daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting operator. The company allows users to enter daily and weekly fantasy sports–related contests and win money based on individual player performances in five major American sports, Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer, NASCAR auto racing, Canadian Football League, the XFL, mixed martial arts and Tennis. In August 2018, DraftKings launched DraftKings Sportsbook in New Jersey becoming the first legal mobile sports betting operator in the state. Since launching in New Jersey, DraftKings has opened mobile sports betting operations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and opened in New Hampshire December 30, 2019 after reaching contract with the New Hampshire Lottery. Retail sports betting is available in Iowa, Mississippi and New York. DraftKings Sportsbook mobile and retail sports betting products allow bettors in each state engage in betting for most major U.S. and international sports. As of April 2016, the majority of U.S. states consider fantasy sports a game of skill and not gambling. In November 2016, FanDuel and DraftKings, the two largest companies in the daily fantasy sports industry, reached an agreement to merge. However the merger was terminated in July 2017 due to it being blocked by the Federal Trade Commission as the combined company would have controlled a 90 percent of the market for daily fantasy sports. As of July 2017, DraftKings had eight million users.
Learn more about DraftKings
Size
3,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
-$577.9 million
Revenue
$292.3 million
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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