DraftKings

Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Daily Fantasy Sports

Bulgaria

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming & CasinosIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of development experience in object-oriented programming using languages such as C# or Java, expertise in developing modern web applications using React, strong knowledge of OOP, design patterns, and software architecture, and a minimum of 1 year of relational database experience. Familiarity with Load and Performance tuning of large distributed systems under virtualization (Docker/ Kubernetes) is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you will actively research software components, develop systems and APIs, care about agility and scalability, maintain application software throughout the product lifecycle, support production for Incident management and problem resolution, and ensure components can handle expected load. You will also make sure our components can handle the load that is expected of them and grow other engineers through code reviews and design reviews.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming
C#
Java
React
API Development
Web Application Development
Scalability
Performance Optimization

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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