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Lead Software Engineer, Backend

Boston, MA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
JavaC#Distributed SystemsBackend DevelopmentObject-Oriented ProgrammingAWSGCPCloud PlatformsMentoring

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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

  • Architect, develop, and maintain scalable and secure systems and APIs that power high-impact applications used by millions of users in a real-time, always-on environment.
  • Lead by example, writing high-performance, well-tested code that meets our rigorous standards for reliability and scalability.
  • Set and enforce best practices around code quality, design patterns, testing, and system performance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to align technical solutions with strategic business goals.
  • Act as a technical mentor and coach, providing guidance and feedback that helps engineers grow and deliver their best work.
  • Proven ability to architect, build, and scale distributed systems in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Deep experience developing and maintaining comprehensive automated test suites, including unit, integration, and performance tests, 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.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in object-oriented backend development using languages such as C# or Java, with advanced expertise in OOP principles, design patterns, and backend architecture.
  • 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 136,000.00 USD - 170,000.00 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

  • Play a critical role in shaping the team's roadmap and technical direction while fostering a strong engineering culture grounded in ownership and continuous learning.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable 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.

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