Lead Backend Engineer

The Crown Is Yours As a Lead Backend Engineer, you'll lead the charge in building scalable systems that power real-time experiences for millions of customers. You'll architect robust solutions, write high-performance code, and guide a team committed to technical excellence. Working across disciplines, you'll align engineering execution with business strategy and elevate our enterprise platform. This is a rare opportunity to lead with impact, shape product direction, mentor talent, and drive innovation at scale.

About DraftKings

• 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.

Responsibilities

• You'll Do Architect, develop, and maintain scalable and secure systems and APIs that power high-impact applications used by millions of users in a real-time, always-on environment.
• Take ownership of the full development lifecycle from shaping the architecture of new features to breaking down workstreams and guiding implementation.
• Lead by example, writing high-performance, well-tested code that meets our rigorous standards for reliability and scalability.
• Set and enforce best practices around code quality, design patterns, testing, and system performance.
• Triage, debug, and resolve complex issues in production environments, driving a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to align technical solutions with strategic business goals.
• Act as a technical mentor and coach, providing guidance and feedback that helps engineers grow and deliver their best work.
• Play a critical role in shaping the team’s roadmap and technical direction while fostering a strong engineering culture grounded in ownership and continuous learning.
• Deep experience developing and maintaining comprehensive automated test suites, including unit, integration, and performance tests, to ensure system resilience and scalability.
• A strong track record of mentoring engineers, leading code and design reviews, and driving high-impact technical decisions across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• At least 5 years of experience in object-oriented backend development using languages such as C#, with advanced expertise in OOP principles, design patterns, and backend architecture.
• Proven ability to architect, build, and scale distributed systems in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, code quality, and driving engineering best practices across teams. #LI-TK1 #LI-REMOTE Join Our Team We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston.

What

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.