Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Platform-2 at DraftKings

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, GamingIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience in ML Platform, MLOps, Data Engineering, or Infrastructure roles with a focus on platform development
Proficiency in Python and experience with ML/DS libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, pandas, MLflow), along with strong software engineering fundamentals
Experience with ML orchestration and CI/CD tooling (e.g., Airflow, MLflow, Argo, GitHub Actions or Jenkins)
Familiarity with cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and IaC tools (Terraform, Pulumi)
Experience working with data platforms such as Databricks or Spark, and a strong understanding of distributed data processing (bonus)
A track record of owning complex technical projects and collaborating effectively across teams
Strong communication skills and the ability to write clear documentation and articulate technical tradeoffs
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of components across our ML platform, including model training pipelines, serving infrastructure, feature stores, and monitoring frameworks
Drive engineering projects from technical planning through delivery and long-term maintenance
Collaborate closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and infrastructure teams to align platform solutions with real-world use cases and evolving business needs
Author and review technical designs for infrastructure that supports scalable, automated, and reproducible ML workflows
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to raising the technical quality of the team through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing
Contribute to the stability, performance, and observability of our ML systems by designing for production-readiness and supporting incident resolution
Stay current with industry trends in MLOps and ML infrastructure and apply emerging best practices to improve platform efficiency and usability

Skills

MLOps

ML Pipelines

Model Training

Feature Stores

Model Serving

Monitoring Frameworks

Software Engineering

Data Science

Observability

Scalable Infrastructure

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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