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Software Engineer, Frontend

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or suitable combination of education, experience, and training
  • At least 1 year of professional experience in modern frontend development using frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular
  • Strong grasp of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS fundamentals
  • Knowledge of object-oriented programming and software design principles

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain performant, scalable interfaces that support real-time, high-traffic user experiences
  • Contribute production-quality code from day one, enhancing user flows and optimizing frontend performance
  • Debug and resolve interface issues quickly to ensure stability and responsiveness across browsers and devices
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver features that are both intuitive and impactful

Key facts

Other skills

  • Curiosity
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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DraftKings

Sports Betting & iGaming

DraftKings Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company created to fuel the competitive spirit of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming and digital media. Headquartered in Boston, and launched in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman, DraftKings is the only U.S.-based vertically integrated sports betting operator. DraftKings is a multi-channel provider of sports betting and gaming technologies, powering sports and gaming entertainment for operators in 17 countries. DraftKings’ Sportsbook is live with mobile and/or retail betting operations in the United States pursuant to regulations in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports product is available in 7 countries internationally with 15 distinct sports categories. DraftKings is the official daily fantasy partner of the NFL, MLB, NASCAR, PGA TOUR and UFC as well as an authorized gaming operator of the NBA and MLB, an official sports betting partner of the NFL, an official betting operator of PGA TOUR and the official betting operator of UFC. Launched in August 2021, DraftKings Marketplace is a digital collectibles ecosystem designed for mainstream accessibility that offers curated NFT drops and supports secondary-market transactions. DraftKings also owns Vegas Sports Information Network, Inc. (VSiN), a multi-platform broadcast and content company.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustrySports Betting & iGaming
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

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, Frontend you'll build seamless, high-impact user experiences across our customer-facing products. From intuitive interfaces to responsive designs, you'll help shape how millions of users interact with our platform. You'll work alongside engineers, designers, and product managers in a fast-paced environment where performance, accessibility, and scalability all matter. This is your chance to build products that scale with our growth and make every interaction feel effortless.

What You'll Do

  • Build and maintain performant, scalable interfaces that support real-time, high-traffic user experiences.

  • Contribute production-quality code from day one, enhancing user flows and optimizing frontend performance.

  • Debug and resolve interface issues quickly to ensure stability and responsiveness across browsers and devices.

  • Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver features that are both intuitive and impactful.

  • Balance design fidelity with performance, accessibility, and maintainability in every release.

  • Leverage modern frameworks, design systems, and tooling to build interfaces that evolve with our business.


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training

  • At least 1 year of professional experience in modern frontend development using frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.

  • Strong grasp of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS fundamentals.

  • Knowledge of object-oriented programming and software design principles.

  • Experience building performant, responsive, and accessible web interfaces across various browsers and devices.

  • Familiarity with writing and maintaining automated test suites, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.

  • A collaborative mindset and experience participating in code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on debugging.

  • Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for delivering thoughtful user experiences in a fast-paced environment.

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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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