Machine Learning Engineering Manager jobs in United States
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DraftKings Inc. · 11 hours ago

Machine Learning Engineering Manager

DraftKings Inc. is a technology company focused on integrating AI into its operations to enhance customer experiences and streamline processes. As a Machine Learning Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers to develop and deploy machine learning systems, collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality delivery and 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

Machine Learning systemsMLOps best practicesContainerizationCI/CDData Science collaborationSoftware development lifecycleGaming industry experienceCommunicationTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
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 and 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

Experience in the gaming, entertainment, or digital marketing space is a strong plus

Benefits

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Company

DraftKings Inc.

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H1B Sponsorship

DraftKings Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2023 (5)
2022 (38)
2021 (27)
2020 (27)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.64B
Key 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

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Jason Robins
CEO and Co-Founder
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Alan Ellingson
Chief Financial Officer
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