[Remote] Senior Data Engineer at DraftKings

United States

DraftKings Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Gaming, Sports BettingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have hands-on experience with data governance, including catalogs, glossaries, metadata frameworks, or privacy tooling. Proficiency in Python and SQL, with a solid understanding of relational schema design and access control practices is required. Familiarity with AWS environments and experience supporting scalable data infrastructure is also necessary, along with a strategic mindset focused on enabling business value while enforcing data trust and compliance. The ability to translate governance requirements into technical architecture and scalable tools is essential, as is curiosity to explore how governance enables AI and analytics across teams.

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Engineer will design and deliver metadata systems and integrations that drive the data catalog, business glossary, and semantic layer. They will build APIs, tools, and automation to enforce privacy, compliance, and masking standards, protecting PII and supporting frameworks like CCPA. This role involves collaborating across Engineering, Compliance, IT, and Data Platform teams to embed governance and access controls into platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks. Responsibilities also include defining data quality rules, implementing monitoring strategies, establishing escalation workflows, and providing technical leadership on lineage, metadata, and data usage best practices. Evaluating and implementing third-party tools and custom solutions that scale data governance across the organization is also a key duty, as is partnering with stakeholders to ensure governance supports both compliance and innovation, including responsible AI enablement.

Skills

Data Engineering
Metadata Systems
Data Catalog
Business Glossary
Semantic Layer
APIs
Automation
Data Privacy
Compliance
PII Masking
CCPA
Snowflake
Databricks
Data Quality
Data Lineage
Data Governance
AI
Technical Leadership

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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