Senior Lead Software Engineer

DraftKings is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to drive the architecture and development of large-scale backend systems, integrating AI capabilities into production systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• At least 7 years of experience in backend software development using languages such as C#, Java, or Python.
• Proven ability to design, build, and scale distributed systems in cloud environments such as AWS or GCP.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI or ML models into production systems, including building data pipelines and model monitoring frameworks.
• Strong understanding of APIs, event-driven systems, and scalable service architectures.
• Deep knowledge of implementing testing, observability, and performance optimization for high-scale systems.
• Demonstrated leadership in setting technical direction, conducting design reviews, and guiding architectural decisions.
• A proven track record of mentoring engineers and driving a culture of excellence and collaboration.