Offer summary

Qualifications:

1-2 years of professional experience or strong project work in C# or another object-oriented language., Exposure to distributed systems, streaming data, or messaging tools like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Kinesis is a plus., Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments such as AWS, or a strong interest in learning them., Curiosity about real-time data systems and a desire to work on scalable applications..

Key responsibilities:

Contribute to backend services in a microservices environment using C#.

Support real-time data pipelines and streaming infrastructure.

Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.

Participate in code reviews and performance improvements.

Job description

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Software Engineer, you’ll help build and scale the real-time event tracking infrastructure that powers communications, analytics, and data science models across DraftKings. These systems process millions of events per second, ensuring timely, accurate data delivery to consumers across the company. You’ll join a team focused on high performance, scalability, and operational excellence in a modern, cloud-native environment.

What you’ll do as a Software Engineer

Contribute to backend services written in C# in a microservices-based environment.
Help build and support real-time data pipelines and streaming infrastructure using industry-standard messaging tools.
Write clean, maintainable code using established design patterns and solid development practices.
Support internal consumers by ensuring event accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery across systems.
Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and improvements to observability and monitoring.

What you’ll bring

1–2 years of professional experience or strong project work in C# or another object-oriented language.
Exposure to distributed systems, streaming data, or messaging tools (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Kinesis) is a plus.
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes and cloud environments like AWS, or strong interest in learning them.
Curiosity about how real-time data powers applications, and a desire to work on systems that scale.
A collaborative approach, strong problem-solving skills, and eagerness to grow as an engineer.

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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.

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