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Senior Frontend Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or suitable combination of education, experience, and training
  • At least 3 years of professional experience building modern frontend applications using frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular
  • Strong expertise in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with deep knowledge of browser behaviors and rendering performance
  • Proven experience delivering performant, responsive, and accessible interfaces at scale

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop performant, scalable frontend systems for real-time, high-traffic applications
  • Take ownership of core frontend architecture, advocating for and implementing best practices in code quality, performance, and accessibility
  • Ship production-grade code that enhances user flows, improves speed, and strengthens cross-platform stability
  • Lead design and code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote a culture of technical excellence

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 Senior Software Engineer, you'll lead the development of seamless, high-impact user experiences across our customer-facing products. You'll own key aspects of frontend architecture, drive performance improvements, and shape technical direction across teams. Collaborating with engineers, designers, and product managers, you'll turn complex challenges into scalable, reliable solutions that power millions of user interactions. In this role, your decisions will impact and shape the future of our platform.

What You'll Do

  • Design and develop performant, scalable frontend systems for real-time, high-traffic applications.

  • Take ownership of core frontend architecture, advocating for and implementing best practices in code quality, performance, and accessibility.

  • Ship production-grade code that enhances user flows, improves speed, and strengthens cross-platform stability.

  • Lead design and code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote a culture of technical excellence.

  • Collaborate across teams to translate business needs into intuitive, impactful features.

  • Drive improvements in our design systems, tooling, and frontend infrastructure to support long-term growth.

  • Investigate and resolve complex bugs and performance bottlenecks across browsers and devices.


What You'll Bring

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

  • At least 3 years of professional experience building modern frontend applications using frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.

  • Strong expertise in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with deep knowledge of browser behaviors and rendering performance.

  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles.

  • Proven experience delivering performant, responsive, and accessible interfaces at scale.

  • Proficiency in writing and maintaining test suites for frontend applications, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.

  • A strong collaborator with experience mentoring teammates and leading technical discussions.

  • Ability to break down complex problems, make data-informed decisions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  • A mindset focused on user impact, maintainability, and continuous improvement.

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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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