Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DraftKings is a technology company developing AI-enabled products and services for regulated gaming. The Senior Lead Software Engineer will architect and develop high-scale backend systems and APIs, lead the full engineering lifecycle, resolve complex production issues, and guide technical execution. The role also involves mentoring engineers, shaping the technical roadmap, and driving engineering excellence across teams.
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain scalable, secure systems and APIs that power real-time, always-on applications used by millions
- Own the full development lifecycle from shaping the architecture of new features to breaking down workstreams and guiding implementation across the team
- Lead by example, writing high-performance, well-tested code and setting the bar for reliability, scalability, and operational excellence
- Establish and uphold best practices in system design, code quality, testing strategies, and performance monitoring
- Act as a first responder for the systems your team owns by triaging, debugging, and resolving complex production issues with urgency and accountability
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and Engineering to align technical execution with business priorities
- Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, providing the feedback, support, and guidance they need to grow and thrive
- Shape the technical roadmap, influence strategic decisions, and foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
- At least 7 years of experience in backend development using object-oriented programming languages such as C# or Java, with advanced proficiency in software architecture, OOP principles, and scalable system design
- Expertise in designing and building distributed systems in cloud environments like AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a strong understanding of modern cloud-native architectures
- A track record of building resilient, high-performance systems backed by robust automated test coverage, including unit, integration, and performance tests
- Demonstrated leadership in setting technical direction, conducting code and design reviews, and influencing architecture decisions across engineering teams
- Experience mentoring engineers and creating an environment that fosters growth, learning, and high performance
- A strong focus on engineering excellence, with a proactive approach to improving system reliability, scalability, and maintainability
- Deep commitment to driving best practices in development processes, testing strategies, and system monitoring
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits as applicable
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