Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)
DraftKings2 months ago
Boston, MA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Build and contribute to systems supporting DraftKings’ core sports technology platform.
- Collaborate with backend or web development teams to improve product performance.
- Ship production code that addresses evolving business and product needs.
- Apply agile methodologies to deliver reliable and scalable software.
- Write testable, efficient, and production-ready code.
- Work with mentors and cross-functional teams across the global technology organization.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience building software through classes, side projects, or hackathons.
- Familiarity with Git or similar version control tools.
- Exposure to object-oriented programming languages such as TypeScript, C#, or Java.
- Basic knowledge of unit testing or automated end-to-end testing practices.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- May be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency.
Benefits
- Immersive 10-week Summer 2026 internship program with live production-code experience.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and collaboration with cross-functional technology teams.
- The job title identifies the internship as Summer 2027, while the description refers to the Summer 2026 program.
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About DraftKings
DraftKings builds consumer platforms for daily fantasy sports, online sports betting, and real-money casino games in regulated markets. It generates revenue from wagers, fantasy contest entry fees, and casino gameplay, delivered via mobile and web apps. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, the company is publicly traded on NASDAQ and operates across many U.S. states and Ontario.