Senior Software Engineer

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. We’re shaping the future of AI together.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend software development using languages like C#, Java, or Python
• Proven experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems at scale in AWS, GCP, or other cloud environments
• Exposure to data or ML workflows, from building data pipelines to deploying or integrating ML models in production environments
• Solid understanding of APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture
• Strong focus on testing, observability, and performance tuning for large-scale backend systems
• Ability to thrive in high ownership, fast-paced environments, balancing rapid iteration with long-term maintainability
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a drive to stay ahead in emerging technologies in AI, data systems, and backend architecture
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience