Director of Engineering, Data Platform
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- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Casino Gaming, Sports Betting, GamingIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess 3+ years of technical management experience, including direct people management responsibilities such as career growth, coaching, and performance reviews. They require a strong background in Data Engineering with hands-on SQL experience encompassing data ingestion, transformation, and delivery. Experience with cloud data warehouse systems like Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery is essential, with Snowflake experience being a significant advantage. Familiarity with tools including Kafka, Airflow, Terraform, Python, and Datadog is also necessary.
Responsibilities
As a Data Engineering Manager, Games, the individual will manage and mentor a team of Data Engineers, driving their career development and performance management. They will lead the team in delivering high-quality, high-velocity solutions across the Casino domain, staying hands-on by contributing to the codebase and providing architectural guidance. The role involves ensuring data solutions are scalable, testable, and high-performing, driving technical design discussions, and championing team health through open communication and collaboration. The manager will also adapt to changing business needs and priorities, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and accountability while fostering continuous improvement.
Skills
SQL
Snowflake
Redshift
BigQuery
Kafka
Airflow
Terraform
Python
Datadog
Leadership
Management
Communication
DraftKings
Online platform for fantasy sports and betting
About DraftKings
DraftKings operates in the online gaming and entertainment industry, focusing on daily fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino games. Users can engage in daily fantasy sports contests for cash prizes, place bets on various sports events, and play casino games like slots, blackjack, roulette, and poker. The platform also includes a marketplace for digital collectibles, allowing users to buy, sell, and trade NFTs of celebrities. DraftKings ensures compliance with gaming regulations, providing a secure environment for its users. Unlike many competitors, DraftKings offers a diverse range of gaming options and revenue streams, attracting a wide audience of sports fans, gamblers, and digital collectors. The company's goal is to create a comprehensive and safe platform for users to enjoy various gaming activities and digital asset trading.
Key Metrics
Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$911.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees