Software Engineer
DraftKings1 day ago
Remote, CanadaEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend systems and APIs for high-traffic applications.
- Contribute production code to DraftKings’ 24/7 real-time sports betting systems.
- Triage, debug, and resolve software issues while maintaining performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to launch features.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on debugging.
- Write and maintain automated unit, integration, and performance tests for backend services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
- At least 1 year of professional experience in object-oriented backend development using C# or Java.
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and backend system fundamentals.
- Exposure to scalable distributed systems in cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
- Ability to work collaboratively on code reviews, design discussions, and debugging.
- May be required to obtain a gaming license from the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment.
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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.