DraftKings is a sports-technology and media entertainment platform founded in 2012 to change the way consumers engage with their favorite athletes, teams, and s
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$119.5K - $149.4K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
DraftKings
• Design and develop scalable back-end systems and APIs that power high-impact applications used by a large, engaged user base around the clock. • Deliver production-ready code, driving forward new features and capabilities in a 24/7 sports betting environment. • Prioritize agility and scalability equally to support rapid product rollouts while ensuring systems are built to pivot and perform at scale. • Own the full software development lifecycle, from initial design through long-term maintenance, performance tuning, and reliability improvements. • Triage, investigate, and resolve production issues with urgency, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. • Ensure all components are built to withstand high volume and real-time demands, optimizing for speed and efficiency. • Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical execution with product goals, mentoring peers and driving quality standards across the team.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience, and training.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in object-oriented backend development using languages such as C# or Java.
- Deep knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and backend system architecture.
- Proven success designing and building scalable distributed systems in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Advanced proficiency in writing and maintaining automated test suites, including unit, integration, and performance tests, for large-scale backend services.
- A demonstrated ability to mentor and grow other engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and collaborative debugging.
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Professional development opportunities
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