At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.
ABOUT DRAFTKINGS
We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.
THE CROWN IS YOURS
As a Backend Engineer, you’ll build and scale the real-time systems that power nonstop experiences for millions of customers. The Daily Fantasy Sports team drives DraftKings’ original product with year-round sports contests, focusing on innovation, scalability, and operational excellence. From day one, you’ll ship production code and help drive the performance of high-traffic platforms used 24/7. You’ll work alongside talented engineers, product managers, and designers to bring new features to life, solve tough challenges at scale, and support systems that our customers count on. This is your chance to accelerate your growth, sharpen your craft, and help shape the future of sports and entertainment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO AS A BACEND ENGINEER
- Build and maintain scalable, reliable back-end systems and APIs that support high-traffic applications used by customers around the clock.
- Contribute to production code from day one, working on systems that power a 24/7 real-time sports betting experience.
- Triage, debug, and resolve software issues, ensuring performance and reliability in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to launch new features quickly and efficiently.
- Adapt to changing priorities with agility, balancing speed of delivery with technical excellence.
- Use modern tools and best practices to solve complex problems at scale.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- At least 2 years of professional experience in .NET/C#, building robust and maintainable backend systems.
- Working knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.
- Exposure to RESTful APIs, asynchronous programming, cloud platforms, and CI/CD workflows is considered a plus.
- Proactive and growth-oriented mindset, with a strong desire to learn, take ownership, and tackle technical challenges with initiative.
- A collaborative approach to contributing in code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on debugging with team members.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Being part of the DraftKings team means you’re always looking for new ways to break out of the box. Whether you’re data-obsessed, tech-driven, or love working with different people each day, you’ll solve some of the most exciting challenges in our industry and be supported from your very first day.
READY TO OWN WHAT’S NEXT?
We know finding a new job can be intimidating. Don’t let imposter syndrome stop you from applying! Even if you don’t think you tick off every box in this job description, we’d still love for you to apply or join our Talent Community.
DraftKings is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
