DraftKings
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Boston, MA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 108 days ago
GoDistributed SystemsBackend DevelopmentCode ReviewNoSQLMentoring
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain highly scalable backend services using Go that power critical financial exchange functionality.
- Develop distributed systems capable of supporting high-volume, low-latency transaction processing and real-time market activity.
- Partner with Product, Data, Trading Ops, and Engineering teams to deliver new features and capabilities that enhance the exchange experience.
- Optimize system performance through thoughtful design, profiling, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience building and operating backend systems in production environments.
- Demonstrated expertise developing applications and services in Go
- A track record of designing and building distributed systems that prioritize scalability, resiliency, and performance.
Requirements
- professional Golang experience is required.
- Hands-on experience with FIX protocol connectivity in automated trading, exchange, or market data systems.
- Strong understanding of concurrency, asynchronous processing, and system design principles for high-throughput applications.
- Proficiency with both relational and NoSQL database technologies.
- 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.
Compensation
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is 119,500.00 USD - 149,400.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable.
- Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process.
Benefits
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience, and training.
- Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Company info
- 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.
- As part of an early team, you'll have the opportunity to influence technical architecture, shape engineering standards, and solve complex challenges that come with launching an entirely new market.
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