Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

DraftKings Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings invites ambitious students to join our 10-week Summer 2026 Software Engineering Internship in Boston. You will work on live production code, partner with expert engineers, and contribute to the systems that power our platform.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across backend and web teams, learn agile practices, and write testable, scalable code under mentorship in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Curiosity, initiative, and 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 and collaborative communication skills.

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

Git

OOP

TypeScript

Java

C#

Unit testing

End-to-end testing

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Git

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

Join our team as a Software Engineering Intern and dive into real-world engineering challenges during our immersive 10-week Summer 2026 Internship Program. Throughout your internship, you’ll contribute to live production code, collaborate with expert engineers, and build the systems that keep our core platform running. 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 and build the technical skills needed for a successful software engineering career.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

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.