DraftKings

Senior Software Engineer, Platform Tooling

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years in backend development with object-oriented languages like C# or Java.
  • Strong experience in building developer-facing tools and internal platforms.
  • Hands-on experience integrating AI into software engineering tasks.
  • Proficiency with CI/CD tools and cloud-native environments.
  • Passion for improving developer efficiency through automation.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement AI-driven tools that enhance engineering workflows.
  • Build intelligent automation into the software development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers to evaluate emerging AI technologies.
  • Advocate for best practices in AI-assisted development.
  • Mentor engineers on AI usage and automation techniques.

Benefits

  • Guidance through obtaining necessary gaming licenses if relevant to the role.
Full Job Description
As a Senior AI Engineer, you'll redefine how software gets built at DraftKings. In this high-impact role, you'll lead the development of AI-powered systems that elevate productivity and streamline the developer experience for more than 2,000 engineers. You'll design intelligent tooling, optimize workflows, and deliver seamless integrations that remove friction from every stage of the software development lifecycle. Your work will blend deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, shaping the future of our internal platforms and mentoring engineers across the company.

What you'll do
  • Design and implement AI-driven tools and services that enhance engineering workflows, including code generation, test automation, documentation, and knowledge discovery.
  • Build intelligent automation into the SDLC through integrations with CI/CD systems, IDEs, code review tools, and other developer platforms.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and technical leads to evaluate emerging AI technologies and assess their impact across teams.
  • Advocate for best practices in AI-assisted development, and provide enablement resources to accelerate internal adoption.
  • Mentor engineers on AI usage, software architecture, and automation techniques to elevate team-wide capabilities.


What you'll bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in backend development using object-oriented languages like C# or Java, with deep knowledge of system design and engineering best practices.
  • Strong experience building developer-facing tools or working on internal platforms focused on productivity and workflow improvement.
  • Hands-on experience integrating AI into software engineering tasks-such as using LLMs for code assistance, automated documentation, or intelligent testing.
  • Proficiency with CI/CD tools, cloud-native environments, and developer infrastructure.
  • A passion for scaling developer efficiency through smart automation and intuitive design.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor engineers through design, implementation, and optimization.


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.

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
DKNG
* Ladders Estimates

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