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DraftKings Inc. · 1 day ago

Software Engineering Manager

DraftKings Inc. is a technology company focused on innovation and the integration of AI in their operations. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team within the Marketing Platform division, focusing on automation, system performance, and engineering excellence to drive product development and align with business strategy.

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Hiring Manager
Maria Ferrini
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Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of day-to-day operations for an Engineering team, including sprint planning, execution, delivery, and team rituals
Own your team’s roadmap and priorities, aligning engineering efforts with product goals and broader business objectives
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and career development to engineers, fostering a culture of high performance, learning, and continuous improvement
Facilitate architectural discussions and design sessions, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions that align with platform and product direction
Serve as the technical point of accountability for your team and dive into code reviews, architecture decisions, or hands-on development when needed
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Business team stakeholders to define goals, establish timelines, and deliver critical features
Drive execution on complex projects under tight deadlines, supporting the team in building innovative applications that scale
Promote engineering best practices across the team, championing quality, security, and maintainability in all deliverables

Qualification

Software engineering managementObject-oriented programming.NET Framework/CoreDistributed systemsCloud infrastructure (AWS)MentorshipLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
At least 2 years of experience managing software engineering teams, driving technical excellence and supporting individual development
A proven track record of leading cross-functional development teams through the full software lifecycle from scoping and design to release and maintenance
Strong mentorship and leadership capabilities, with experience cultivating a high-performing, collaborative team culture
Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language, such as C# or Java
Hands-on experience with .NET Framework or .NET Core
Exposure to distributed systems and message brokers like Kafka
Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure and services, especially within AWS

Benefits

Bonus
Equity
Benefits as applicable

Company

DraftKings Inc.

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It's simple, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action.

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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
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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