About DraftKings
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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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.
Ready to Own What's Next?
We know finding a new job can be intimidating. Don't let imposter syndrome stop you from applying! Even if you don't think you tick off every box in this job description, we'd still love for you to apply or join our Talent Community.
DraftKings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
