Software Engineer (December 2026 Grads)
DraftKings Inc.
About the role
At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.
The Crown Is Yours
As a Software Engineer, you'll help build the platforms that shape sports entertainment for millions. You'll design and develop scalable systems, solve real-time challenges, and ship clean, high-performance code to production. Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers, you'll push boundaries in a 24/7 environment that demands agility and precision. This is your opportunity to grow technically while driving impact from day one.
What You'll Do
Develop APIs and backend services that support critical features across our products.
Build performant, scalable systems to support a high-volume user base in a live sports environment.
Debug and triage production issues to ensure platform reliability and seamless user experience.
Contribute to production code immediately with a focus on clean, testable implementation.
Iterate quickly and adapt to evolving requirements in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent program, completed by December 2026.
Hands-on experience with at least one object-oriented language (e.g. TypeScript, C#, Java, Swift, Kotlin) through coursework, projects, or internships.
Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows in shared repositories.
Experience writing unit tests and contributing to quality-driven development.
Exposure to working in a team-based environment, through internships, projects, or prior roles.
Certificates from coding courses or bootcamps are a plus.
A passion for building great software and improving continuously.
Join Our Team
We’re 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. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
Responsibilities
- Develop APIs and backend services for product features.
- Build scalable, high-performance systems for a high-volume live sports environment.
- Debug and triage production issues to maintain platform reliability.
- Contribute clean, testable code to production.
- Adapt to evolving requirements in an agile environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent program, completed by December 2026.
- Hands-on experience with an object-oriented language through coursework, projects, or internships.
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative repository workflows.
- Experience writing unit tests and contributing to quality-driven development.
- Experience working in a team environment through internships, projects, or prior roles.
Skills mentioned
About DraftKings Inc.
It's simple, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. At DraftKings, The Crown Is Yours. We are driven by the thrill of the future and the pull of possibility. As an original, continuous gamechanger, we’re shaping the present and future of sports entertainment and digital experiences, leading the way into new markets with new products, and providing the ultimate experience to our customers. Here, we believe in the power and impact that comes from innovation, collaboration, and a winning culture. We’re a strong and dedicated global team of 4,000+ teammates driven to achieve great things. From your very first day, you’ll be part of an amazing culture that welcomes your ideas, champions your growth, and values you for you. Ready to own what’s next?
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