Software Engineer Co-Op

DraftKings; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-driven company in Camden Town seeks a Software Engineering Intern for their Summer 2026 Internship Programme. The role entails building systems that support the sports technology platform, collaborating with development teams, and shipping production-quality code. Candidates should be enrolled in a Computer Science degree and possess problem-solving abilities and familiarity with programming languages. This internship is an opportunity to develop technical skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building software through coursework, side projects, or hackathons.
• Familiarity with version control tools.
• Basic knowledge of testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and contribute to high-impact systems for our core sports technology platform.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimise product performance.
• Ship production-quality code that reaches real users.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Collaboration

Curiosity

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree programme in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

TypeScript

C#

Java

Job description

Join our team as a Software Engineering Intern and dive into real-world engineering challenges during our immersive Summer 2026 Internship Programme. Throughout your placement, you'll contribute to live production systems, collaborate with experienced engineers, and help build the technology that powers our core platform. Whether you're solving real customer problems or helping launch new product features, this is your chance to work on the backbone of a fast-paced, tech-driven company while developing the technical skills for a successful software engineering career.

Responsibilities

• Build and contribute to high-impact systems that support our core sports technology platform.
• Collaborate with Backend or Web Development teams to evolve and optimise product performance.
• Ship production-quality code that reaches real users and addresses evolving business needs.
• Apply agile methodologies to iterate quickly and deliver reliable, scalable software.
• Learn how to write code that is testable, efficient, and ready for deployment.
• Partner with mentors and cross-functional teams across our global technology organisation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree programme in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to solve meaningful engineering problems.
• Experience building software through coursework, side projects, or hackathons.
• Familiarity with Git or similar version control tools.
• Exposure to object-oriented programming languages such as TypeScript, C#, or Java.
• Basic knowledge of testing practices, including unit testing or automated end-to-end testing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, clear communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.