Senior Site Reliability Engineer at DraftKings

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, GamingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant education, experience, and training
At least 4 years of experience managing distributed cloud environments, along with platform automation at scale
Deep expertise in container orchestration with Kubernetes with the ability to design, scale, and troubleshoot complex workloads
Strong experience developing software for automation and infrastructure tooling such as Go and Python
Kubernetes administration experience, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
Working knowledge of networking and Linux-based systems, including container runtimes such as Docker and containerd, packet-level debugging, and kernel troubleshooting
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools, including Terraform, Chef, and Pulumi to ensure scalable and repeatable infrastructure provisioning
Creative problem-solving skills and excellent communication

Responsibilities

Drive stability and scalability across our global compute platform spanning numerous data centers, multiple public clouds, and on-premise environments, serving as the foundation for all our products
Implement automation for self-healing, fault-tolerant infrastructure using declarative configurations and event-driven workflows, and develop internal tools to eliminate repetitive tasks
Establish critical performance and reliability metrics for infrastructure platform components
Ensure the highest level of uptime and Quality of Service (QoS) for internal customers through operational excellence
Support technical growth by sharing knowledge, participating in design discussions, and contributing to a collaborative team culture
Participate in an on-call rotation, incident reviews, root cause identification, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reporting

Skills

SRE

Infrastructure Automation

Multi-Cloud

Public Clouds

On-Premise Systems

Declarative Configurations

Event-Driven Workflows

Performance Metrics

Reliability Engineering

Incident Response

Root Cause Analysis

On-Call Rotation

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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