Senior Software Engineer, Backend
DraftKings1 day ago
Boston, MA, USASenior
Base Salary
$120k - $149k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable backend systems and APIs for high-impact, real-time applications.
- Deliver production-ready code and new features in a 24/7 sports betting environment.
- Own services throughout the software development lifecycle, from design through maintenance, performance tuning, and reliability improvements.
- Triage, investigate, and resolve production issues and improve operational performance.
- Build systems that withstand high-volume and real-time demands while optimizing speed and efficiency.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product leaders to align technical execution with product goals.
- Mentor peers and drive engineering quality through reviews and collaborative debugging.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant combination of education, experience, and training.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in object-oriented backend development using C# or Java.
- Deep knowledge of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and backend system architecture.
- Experience designing and building scalable distributed systems in cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
- Advanced proficiency writing and maintaining automated unit, integration, and performance test suites for large-scale backend services.
- Ability to mentor and develop other engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and collaborative debugging.
Benefits
- Bonus, equity, and benefits may be available as applicable.
- A gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency may be required as a condition of employment, with guidance provided by the company.
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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.