Lead Backend Engineer

The Crown Is Yours

As a Lead Backend Engineer, you will be at the forefront of building highly scalable systems that support real-time experiences for millions of DraftKings customers. You'll architect robust solutions, write high-performance code, and provide technical leadership to a team dedicated to excellence. This role is a unique chance to lead with impact, influence product strategy, mentor emerging talent, and drive innovation at scale within a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

What You'll Do:

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable and secure systems and APIs for high-impact applications used by millions in a real-time, always-on environment.
• Take end-to-end ownership of the development lifecycle, from shaping architecture to guiding implementation.
• Lead by example by writing high-performance, well-tested code adhering to rigorous standards for reliability and scalability.
• Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, design patterns, testing, and system performance.
• Triage, debug, and resolve complex production issues, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to align technical solutions with strategic business goals.
• Serve as a technical mentor and coach, guiding engineers' growth and performance.
• Play a critical role in shaping the team's roadmap and technical direction, while cultivating a strong engineering culture grounded in ownership and continuous learning.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Minimum of 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 like AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Deep experience developing and maintaining comprehensive automated test suites (unit, integration, performance) 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.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement, code quality, and driving engineering best practices.

Join Our Team

DraftKings is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, obtaining a state-issued gaming license may be a condition of employment for certain roles; DraftKings will provide guidance through this process if applicable. We are a team energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology, shaping the future one bold step at a time.