Senior Software Engineer, Backend

DraftKings

Last Updated: 4/1/2025 12:19:44 AM

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Current Days Open
4
Reqs Seen
7
Current Min Salary
$119,500.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$149,400.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
10
First Seen
3/29/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$119,500.00 (Yearly)
8/26/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$149,400.00 (Yearly)
8/26/2026

Full Job Description

Were 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 isnt part of our vocabulary. Youll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. Theyre 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 Senior Software Engineer, youll be part of one of our multidisciplinary teams where youll work closely with designers, product managers, and data analysts. Youll be a creative contributor to our processes and decision-making so when we build new features, we can ensure scalability and availability of the entire platform What youll do as a Senior Software Engineer, Backend You will be developing systems and APIs that power a rich set of applications used by a large and passionate group of users every day. Care about agility as much as you care about scalability. We roll out products very quickly and are looking for a team that can pivot at a moments notice. Were constantly growing and forming new teams; you will be able to lead either as an engineer or transition into a manager role. What youll bring: Ideally, you have 3+ years of development experience in object-oriented programming using languages such as C# or Java. You have a strong knowledge of OOP and REST design principles. 1+ years of relational database experience, including schema design and SQL You also have experience writing and maintaining a comprehensive suite of unit and integration tests. Experience writing distributed systems in a Cloud Computing environment such as AWS strongly preferred. Ability to grow other engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and over-the-shoulder debugging. #LI_SM1 Join Our Team Were a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Dont worry, well guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role. The US base salary range for this full-time position is 119,500.00 USD - 149,400.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. Its simple, at DraftKings, we believe lifes more fun with skin in the game. For that reason, were committed to responsibly creating the worlds favorite games and betting experiences. Headquartered in Boston, with offices around the globe, we believe we can continue to define what it means to be a technology company in sports entertainment. We love what we do, and think you will too.

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