Lead Software Engineer, Frontend

12 Minutes ago • 5 Years + • $136,000 PA - $170,000 PA
Frontend Development

Job Description

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will set the technical vision and drive the execution of high-impact user experiences across the platform. You will lead architectural decisions, guide frontend standards, and mentor a team of engineers to deliver scalable, performant interfaces. Your leadership and technical acumen will shape how millions of users experience DraftKings products through fast, accessible, and scalable interfaces.
Must Have:
  • Design, implement, and evolve frontend systems for high-traffic, real-time applications.
  • Drive architectural decisions and establish best practices in performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical support.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Product teams on feature work.
  • Champion improvements to design systems, frontend tooling, and developer workflows.
  • Ensure code quality through reviews, test coverage, and continuous integration practices.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex issues across browsers and platforms.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, inclusion, and technical excellence.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience building modern frontend applications using frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
  • Deep expertise in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with a strong understanding of browser internals and rendering performance.
  • Solid foundation in object-oriented programming and software design principles.
  • Proven success in building performant, responsive, and accessible web interfaces at scale.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and mentoring engineers.
  • Proficiency in automated testing strategies and tools for frontend applications.
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

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The Crown Is Yours

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll set the technical vision and drive the execution of high-impact user experiences across our platform. You'll lead architectural decisions, guide frontend standards, and mentor a team of engineers to deliver scalable, performant interfaces. Your leadership and technical acumen will shape how millions of users experience our products—through interfaces that are fast, accessible, and built to scale.

What You'll Do

  • Own the design, implementation, and evolution of frontend systems for high-traffic, real-time applications.
  • Drive architectural decisions and establish best practices in performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
  • Lead a team of engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and hands-on technical support.
  • Collaborate across Engineering, Design, and Product teams to define and execute impactful feature work.
  • Champion improvements to our design systems, frontend tooling, and developer workflows.
  • Ensure code quality through thoughtful code reviews, test coverage, and continuous integration practices.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex issues across browsers and platforms with a focus on user impact.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, inclusion, and technical excellence within the team.

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience building modern frontend applications using frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
  • Deep expertise in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with a strong understanding of browser internals and rendering performance.
  • Solid foundation in object-oriented programming and software design principles.
  • Proven success in building performant, responsive, and accessible web interfaces at scale.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and mentoring engineers in a collaborative environment.
  • Proficiency in automated testing strategies and tools for frontend applications.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction and align teams on goals.
  • A passion for user experience, clean code, and continuous improvement.

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