Backend Software Engineer — Live Sports Platform

DraftKings Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to design and build scalable backend systems for a high-volume live sports platform. You will develop APIs, ensure reliability, and ship clean, testable code in a fast-paced, collaborative, 24/7 environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on OO programming, teamwork, and a passion for building great software. You will work with engineers, product managers, and designers to push boundaries and deliver impactful features from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent program, completed by December 2026.
• Hands-on experience with at least one object-oriented language (e.g. TypeScript, C#, Java, Swift, Kotlin) through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows in shared repositories.
• Experience writing unit tests and contributing to quality-driven development.
• Exposure to working in a team-based environment, through internships, projects, or prior roles.
• Certificates from coding courses or bootcamps are a plus.
• A passion for building great software and improving continuously.

Responsibilities

• Develop APIs and backend services that support critical features across our products.
• Build performant, scalable systems to support a high-volume user base in a live sports environment.
• Debug and triage production issues to ensure platform reliability and seamless user experience.
• Contribute to production code immediately with a focus on clean, testable implementation.
• Iterate quickly and adapt to evolving requirements in a fast-paced, agile development environment.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Education

CS/CE degree

Tools

Git

Job description

DraftKings Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to design and build scalable backend systems for a high-volume live sports platform. You will develop APIs, ensure reliability, and ship clean, testable code in a fast-paced, collaborative, 24/7 environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on OO programming, teamwork, and a passion for building great software. You will work with engineers, product managers, and designers to push boundaries and deliver impactful features from day one.