[Remote] Principal Security Engineer, Emerging Technology at DraftKings

United States

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Requirements

  • 8+ years experience in engineering, building and operating systems in production
  • 5+ years experience contributing and advising on security design
  • Experience writing high quality code in a typed and untyped programming language
  • Varied knowledge across system fundamentals, how multiple operating systems and file systems work, networking and common protocols, public cloud security, and automation
  • Understanding of how organizations use AI foundation models and how to reason about safely using AI in business contexts
  • Empathy, strong communication skills and a deep respect for the power of collaboration
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale security reviews of new capabilities at DraftKings
  • Design, build and implement tools to support the safe use of new technology
  • Spearhead the automation of security processes, reducing the time to deploy across the entire engineering organization
  • Drive remediation efforts of complex, cross-functional security issues
  • Apply subject matter expertise to identify potential security issues, tools, mitigations and processes
  • Collaborate across a range of technical and non-technical contributors, providing insights on security designs
  • Share knowledge and provide guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration

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.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$911.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Company Equity

Risks

Class action lawsuit for alleged unlawful account termination could damage reputation.
Accusations of collusion with FanDuel may lead to antitrust investigations.
Sportsbook+ in New York may face regulatory scrutiny over its subscription model.

Differentiation

DraftKings offers a unique combination of fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino games.
The company has ventured into the NFT market, expanding its digital collectibles offerings.
DraftKings ensures a secure gaming environment through compliance with gaming authorities.

Upsides

Partnership with Delta Air Lines could open new revenue streams through in-flight gaming.
Launch of Sportsbook+ in New York offers enhanced odds, attracting more subscribers.
Entry into the NFT market taps into the growing digital collectibles trend.

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