Software Engineer Intern — Build Real-World Systems

DraftKings Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings Inc. is offering a Summer 2026 Software Engineering Intern program. You will work on live production code within a fast-paced, tech-driven environment and contribute to the backbone of our sports technology platform.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and delivering feature-rich software. Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in Computer Science or related field, with a passion for coding, testing, and scalable software.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to solve meaningful engineering problems.
• Experience building software through classes, side projects, or hackathons.
• Familiarity with Git or similar version control tools.
• Exposure to object-oriented programming languages like TypeScript, C#, or Java.
• Basic knowledge of testing practices, such as unit testing or automated end-to-end testing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, clear communication skills, and a 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 optimize product performance.
• Ship code that reaches real users, addressing evolving business and product needs.
• Apply agile methodologies to iterate quickly and deliver reliable, scalable software.
• Learn how to write code that’s testable, efficient, and production-ready.
• Partner with mentors and cross-functional teams across our global tech organization.

Skills

Software development

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

TypeScript

C#

Java

Job description

DraftKings Inc. is offering a Summer 2026 Software Engineering Intern program. You will work on live production code within a fast-paced, tech-driven environment and contribute to the backbone of our sports technology platform.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and delivering feature-rich software. Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in Computer Science or related field, with a passion for coding, testing, and scalable software.