Software Engineer (December 2025 and May 2026 Grads) at DraftKings

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

DraftKings Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Sports EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience, and training
  • At least 1 year of experience working with .NET Core and C#, with a solid grasp of object-oriented programming, algorithms, and data structures
  • Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows in shared repositories
  • Experience writing unit tests and contributing to quality-driven development
  • Exposure to working in a team-based environment, through internships, projects, or prior roles
  • Certificates from coding courses or bootcamps are a plus
  • A passion for building great software and improving continuously

Responsibilities

  • Develop APIs and backend services that support critical features across our products
  • Build performant, scalable systems to support a high-volume user base in a live sports environment
  • Debug and triage production issues to ensure platform reliability and seamless user experience
  • Contribute to production code immediately with a focus on clean, testable implementation
  • Iterate quickly and adapt to evolving requirements in a fast-paced, agile development environment

Skills

C#
.NET Core
Git
Unit Testing
APIs
Backend Services
Algorithms
Data Structures

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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