DraftKings

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

DraftKings$125K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of software development experience with object-oriented languages (Java or C#).
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and scalable software architecture.
  • At least 1 year of experience with relational databases.
  • Experience in cloud environments like AWS, including microservices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proven ability to maintain automated test suites at various levels.
  • Experience optimizing performance in large-scale distributed systems.
  • Mentorship experience and influencing technical decisions are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design and create systems and APIs for millions of users.
  • Develop scalable, high-performance services in a cloud-native setting.
  • Collaborate with Product and Architecture teams on new initiatives.
  • Maintain code quality with thorough unit, integration, and performance tests.
  • Address production incidents and contribute to improvements.
  • Take ownership of service health and performance focusing on reliability.
  • Engage in code and design reviews to enhance team engineering standards.
  • Adapt quickly in a dynamic environment prioritizing flexibility and continuous learning.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects for millions of users.
  • Fast-paced, innovative team culture that encourages technical excellence.
  • Involvement in architectural decisions and key service ownership.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional partnerships.
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Crown Is Yours

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll join one of the most innovative technology teams, where you'll engineer high-performance systems that scale to support millions of transactions each week. In this role, you'll work closely with engineers, product managers, and architects to build scalable and reliable software that directly impacts our customers. You'll take full ownership of key services, contribute to architectural decisions, and see your code quickly deployed to production. This is a unique opportunity to sharpen your skills in a fast-paced environment where technical excellence and impact go hand in hand.


What You'll Do

  • Design and build systems and APIs that power experiences for millions of users across our platforms.

  • Develop scalable, high-performance services and applications in a cloud-native environment.

  • Partner cross-functionally with Product and Architecture teams to bring new ideas to life.

  • Ensure code quality with comprehensive test coverage including unit, integration, and performance tests.

  • Respond to production incidents and contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

  • Own the health and performance of the services you build, with a strong focus on scalability and reliability.

  • Participate in code and design reviews, elevating engineering excellence across the team.

  • Stay adaptable in a fast-paced environment that values flexibility, iteration, and continuous learning.


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience, and training

  • At least 3 years of software development experience using object-oriented languages like Java or C#.

  • A strong grasp of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and scalable software architecture.

  • At least 1 year of experience working with relational databases.

  • Proven experience developing in cloud environments like AWS, including microservices and containerization such as Docker and Kubernetes.

  • A track record of writing and maintaining automated test suites across multiple levels.

  • Experience tuning performance in large-scale distributed systems.

  • The ability to mentor others and influence technical decision-making.

  • A collaborative, solutions-driven mindset and the ability to work both independently and in team settings.

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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