Principal Software Engineer, Backend

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.

Requirements

• Lead the design and development of scalable, maintainable, and high-performing software systems that span multiple teams and services.
• Translate complex business needs into technical architecture and product specifications, focusing on modularity, integration, and long-term maintainability.
• Guide engineering execution across multiple domains, ensuring consistency with architectural standards, code quality, and system reliability.
• Mentor engineers through design discussions, code reviews, and cross-functional collaboration by fostering a strong culture of technical excellence and shared ownership.
• Communicate technical strategy and value clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, tying engineering decisions to broader business impact.

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance