Software Engineer, Backend

Visa Hunt; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings is hiring a Software Engineer (Backend) to build and scale real-time systems powering millions of customers. From day one you will ship production code and help boost performance of high-traffic platforms used 24/7.

You will work with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver new features and tackle complex challenges at scale. The role emphasizes collaboration, resilience, and a passion for high-quality software in a fast-paced, regulated entertainment company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of professional backend experience with C# or Java.
• Experience designing and supporting scalable distributed systems in Cloud environments (AWS or GCP).
• Experience writing and maintaining automated test suites (unit/integration/perf) for backend services.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend systems and APIs for high-traffic apps.
• Contribute to production code from day one for 24/7 real-time experiences.
• Triage, debug, and resolve software issues to ensure performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to launch features quickly.
• Adapt to changing priorities while balancing speed with technical excellence.
• Apply modern tools and best practices to solve complex problems at scale.

Skills

Backend development

OOP & design patterns

Distributed systems

Unit/integration/perf tests

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

AWS

GCP

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, you'll build and scale the real-time systems that power nonstop experiences for millions of customers. From day one, you'll ship production code and help drive the performance of high-traffic platforms used 24/7. You'll work alongside talented engineers, product managers, and designers to bring new features to life, solve tough challenges at scale, and support systems that our customers count on. This is your chance to accelerate your growth, sharpen your craft, and help shape the future of sports and entertainment.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain scalable, reliable back-end systems and APIs that support high-traffic applications used by customers around the clock.

• Contribute to production code from day one, working on systems that power a 24/7 real-time sports and casino betting experience.

• Triage, debug, and resolve software issues, ensuring performance and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to launch new features quickly and efficiently.

• Adapt to changing priorities with agility, balancing speed of delivery with technical excellence.

• Use modern tools and best practices to solve complex problems at scale.

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 object-oriented backend development using languages such as C# or Java, with solid knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and backend system fundamentals.

• Exposure to designing and supporting scalable distributed systems in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Experience writing and maintaining automated test suites including unit, integration, and performance tests for backend services.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a cross‑functional engineering team.

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.

Originally posted on Himalayas