Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) — Build Real Systems & AI

DraftKings Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings in London is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You’ll work on real production systems, collaborate with experienced engineers, and help build the technology powering our core platform.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with TypeScript, C#, or Java; learn testing practices; practice agile methods; and partner with mentors across our global tech organization while contributing to live customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Curiosity, initiative, and 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 and collaborative mindset.

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.

Skills

Curiosity

Initiative

Problem solving

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

DraftKings in London is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You’ll work on real production systems, collaborate with experienced engineers, and help build the technology powering our core platform.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with TypeScript, C#, or Java; learn testing practices; practice agile methods; and partner with mentors across our global tech organization while contributing to live customer outcomes.