DraftKings Inc. · 2 months ago
Machine Learning Manager
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$184K/yr - $230K/yr
5+ years expDraftKings Inc. is a technology company at the forefront of innovation in gaming and entertainment, leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations. As a Machine Learning Manager, you will lead a team focused on delivering personalized experiences and guiding projects from concept to production while fostering a culture of innovation.
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a high-performing team while contributing directly as an individual contributor
Accelerate model development and deployment across key marketing applications
Define best practices for reliability, observability, scalability, and repeatability in ML systems
Champion software engineering and MLOps best practices including containerization, CI/CD, monitoring, and testing
Collaborate cross-functionally with Data Science, Cloud Platform, Data Engineering, and Marketing Platform teams
Align your team’s roadmap with broader marketing and business goals, setting clear priorities and delivering against them
Conduct regular performance reviews, offer actionable feedback, and support team development and growth
Stay ahead of trends in ML, personalization, and gaming to keep our company at the forefront of innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field
At least 5 years of experience building ML or MLOps systems, including a minimum of 2 years in a formal leadership role
Hands-on expertise with ML systems and experimentation frameworks
Deep familiarity with modern data and ML platforms like Databricks and MLFlow
Proven experience with containerization, CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins), model serving, and observability tools (e.g., Monte Carlo, DataDog)
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and ability to guide teams through successful delivery cycles
Excellent collaboration and communication skills; adept at influencing across functions and levels
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in the gaming, entertainment, or digital marketing space is a strong plus
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
DraftKings Inc.
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1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.64BKey Investors
Michael JordanManhattan Venture Partners (MVP)Eldridge Industries
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-06-06Post Ipo Equity· $324.04M
2020-09-02Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Jason Robins
CEO and Co-Founder
Alan Ellingson
Chief Financial Officer
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