Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, completed by December 2026.
Hands-on experience with an object-oriented programming language (e.g., TypeScript, C#, Java, Swift, Kotlin).
Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows.
Experience writing unit tests and contributing to quality-driven development.
Exposure to team-based environments through internships or projects.
Certificates from coding courses or bootcamps are a plus.
A passion for software development and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Develop APIs and backend services for critical product features.
Build scalable systems for a high-volume user base in live sports.
Debug and triage production issues to ensure platform reliability.
Contribute to production code with a focus on clean, testable implementation.
Iterate quickly and adapt to evolving requirements in an agile environment.
Benefits
Opportunity to grow technically while making an immediate impact.
Collaborative work environment with engineers, product managers, and designers.
Engagement in a fast-paced, 24/7 sports entertainment setting.
Full Job Description
As a Software Engineer, you'll help build the platforms that shape sports entertainment for millions. You'll design and develop scalable systems, solve real-time challenges, and ship clean, high-performance code to production. Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers, you'll push boundaries in a 24/7 environment that demands agility and precision. This is your opportunity to grow technically while driving impact from day one.
What You'll Do
Develop APIs and backend services that support critical features across our products.
Build performant, scalable systems to support a high-volume user base in a live sports environment.
Debug and triage production issues to ensure platform reliability and seamless user experience.
Contribute to production code immediately with a focus on clean, testable implementation.
Iterate quickly and adapt to evolving requirements in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent program, completed by December 2026.
Hands-on experience with at least one object-oriented language (e.g. TypeScript, C#, Java, Swift, Kotlin) through coursework, projects, or internships.
Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows in shared repositories.
Experience writing unit tests and contributing to quality-driven development.
Exposure to working in a team-based environment, through internships, projects, or prior roles.
Certificates from coding courses or bootcamps are a plus.
A passion for building great software and improving continuously.
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.
