DraftKings

Senior Security Engineer, Software

DraftKings$136K — $170K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of engineering experience with a focus on security in production systems.
  • Strong coding skills in one or more languages; familiarity with .NET is advantageous.
  • Broad technical knowledge across various systems, networking, and cloud security.
  • Genuine motivation to safeguard player and team data.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset for resolving complex issues.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and enhance the secure development lifecycle (SDLC) to ensure system resilience.
  • Develop and implement security tools for automating vulnerability detection across applications and infrastructure.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on the SDLC, collaborating with DART to boost investigation capabilities.
  • Lead the identification and remediation of complex security challenges across multiple teams and systems.
  • Proactively analyze the threat landscape to identify risks and mitigation strategies for secure platforms.
  • Mentor colleagues and foster a culture of security accountability within the team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Flexible working environment, supporting a mix of remote and on-site work.
  • Paid time off and holidays to ensure work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to obtain a gaming license with company assistance.
Full Job Description
The Crown Is Yours

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will help shape how we build and scale secure systems across DraftKings, working closely with security engineers and developers to embed secure by default into everything we ship while owning key areas of security functionality and turning strategy into scalable solutions. You bring deep technical expertise, a builder's mindset, and the ability to influence how we approach security across the business, all while collaborating with a global, cross disciplinary team that moves fast, supports one another, and values every perspective from day one.

What You'll Do
  • Design and evolve our secure development lifecycle (SDLC), building the rules, processes, and platforms that keep our systems resilient.
  • Build and integrate custom and off-the-shelf security tools to automate vulnerability detection across applications and infrastructure.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on our SDLC, partnering with Detection and Response (DART) to strengthen investigation capabilities.
  • Lead and influence remediation of complex, cross-functional security issues across teams and systems.
  • Stay ahead of the threat landscape-identifying risks, tools, and mitigation strategies that keep our platforms secure at scale.
  • Share knowledge, mentor teammates, and help build a culture where security is a shared responsibility.
What You'll Bring
  • 5+ years of engineering experience building and operating production systems with a security-first mindset.
  • Strong coding experience in one or more languages; .NET experience is a plus.
  • Broad technical depth across systems, operating systems, file systems, networking, cloud security, and automation.
  • A genuine drive to protect the privacy and security of our players and teammates.
  • Clear, thoughtful communication skills and a collaborative approach to solving complex challenges.
  • The ability to prioritize, adapt, and deliver in a fast-moving, high-impact environment.


Join Our Team

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 136,000.00 USD - 170,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process.

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
Net Income
-$577.9 million
Revenue
$292.3 million
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