Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$120k–$149k/yr
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. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences,…
Skills: Go, Distributed Systems, FIX Protocol, Backend Development, System Design
Boise, Idaho, United States · On-site
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. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences,…
Skills: Order Processing, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Time Management, Attention To Detail
United States · Remote OK
$109k–$136k/yr
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. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences,…
Skills: Sales Management, Coaching, Performance Management, Customer Experience, Strategic Planning
Ralston, Nebraska, United States · On-site
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. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences,…
Skills: Order Processing, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Time Management, Attention To Detail
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$184k–$230k/yr
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. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences,…
Skills: People Analytics, Predictive Analytics, AI-Enabled Analytics, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Planning
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$146k–$182k/yr
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. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences,…
Skills: Technical Program Management, Data Strategy, AI Implementation, SQL, Snowflake
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Remote OK
$147k–$184k/yr
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. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences,…
Skills: SQL, Python, R, SAS, Matlab
Canada · Remote OK
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. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences,…
Skills: Sales, Business Development, Account Management, Prospecting, Customer Acquisition
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$170k–$212k/yr
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. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences,…
Skills: Talent Management, Organizational Development, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Leadership Development
Canada · Remote OK
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. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences,…
Skills: Machine Learning, Python, SQL, Spark, Databricks
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$134k–$168k/yr
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. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences,…
Skills: Python, SQL, Machine Learning, ML Ops, ETL
Manchester, New Hampshire, United States · On-site
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. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences,…
Skills: Order Processing, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Time Management, Attention To Detail
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Design and maintain highly scalable backend services using Go to power a high-performance financial exchange platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver low-latency transaction processing and improve system reliability.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of professional backend engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in Go. Hands-on experience with FIX protocol and building distributed systems for financial or high-frequency trading environments is strongly preferred.
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. 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. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.
As a Senior Software Engineer, Go, you'll help build the technology powering DraftKings Exchange, a new business vertical at the intersection of technology, financial markets, and entertainment. You'll develop the backend systems that support a high-performance exchange platform, working on services that demand speed, reliability, and scalability in a fast-moving environment. 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. Your work will directly contribute to creating a seamless trading experience while helping to define the future of this growing business.
What You'll Do
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.
Contribute to the architecture and evolution of core platform services, ensuring performance, resiliency, and operational excellence.
Optimize system performance through thoughtful design, profiling, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Establish engineering best practices through code reviews, technical mentorship, and collaborative problem-solving.
Identify and resolve complex production challenges while improving observability, monitoring, and system reliability.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience, and training.
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; professional Golang experience is required.
Hands-on experience with FIX protocol connectivity in automated trading, exchange, or market data systems.
A track record of designing and building distributed systems that prioritize scalability, resiliency, and performance.
Strong understanding of concurrency, asynchronous processing, and system design principles for high-throughput applications.
Experience working with cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, and modern infrastructure platforms.
Proficiency with both relational and NoSQL database technologies.
Knowledge of performance optimization techniques, monitoring strategies, and operational best practices for mission-critical systems.
Experience building financial exchanges, trading platforms, market infrastructure, or other high-frequency transaction systems is strongly preferred.
We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. 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. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
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. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports & entertainment experiences.The Crown is Yours
It's simple, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. At DraftKings, The Crown Is Yours. We are driven by the thrill of the future and the pull of possibility. As an original, continuous gamechanger, we’re shaping the present and future of sports entertainment and digital experiences, leading the way into new markets with new products, and providing the ultimate experience to our customers. Here, we believe in the power and impact that comes from innovation, collaboration, and a winning culture. We’re a strong and dedicated global team of 4,000+ teammates driven to achieve great things. From your very first day, you’ll be part of an amazing culture that welcomes your ideas, champions your growth, and values you for you. Ready to own what’s next?
Offices: 222 Berkeley St, 5th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, US · 11 Park Pl, New York, New York 10007, US · 111 River St, 12th Floor, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030, US · 6887 Helen Toland St, Las Vegas, Nevada 89113, US · 5 School House Ln E, 2nd Floor, Dublin 2, D02 EC64, IE
Defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports & entertainment experiences.The Crown is Yours
It's simple, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. At DraftKings, The Crown Is Yours. We are driven by the thrill of the future and the pull of possibility. As an original, continuous gamechanger, we’re shaping the present and future of sports entertainment and digital experiences, leading the way into new markets with new products, and providing the ultimate experience to our customers. Here, we believe in the power and impact that comes from innovation, collaboration, and a winning culture. We’re a strong and dedicated global team of 4,000+ teammates driven to achieve great things. From your very first day, you’ll be part of an amazing culture that welcomes your ideas, champions your growth, and values you for you. Ready to own what’s next?
Offices: 222 Berkeley St, 5th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, US · 11 Park Pl, New York, New York 10007, US · 111 River St, 12th Floor, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030, US · 6887 Helen Toland St, Las Vegas, Nevada 89113, US · 5 School House Ln E, 2nd Floor, Dublin 2, D02 EC64, IE
