Manager, Data Engineering

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Data Analyst

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Manager, Data Engineering at DraftKings, you will lead a team building data solutions for their Sportsbook product, supporting critical business reporting. Responsibilities include managing and mentoring a team of Data Engineers, collaborating with other teams (Technical Program Managers, Software Engineers, Delivery Managers) to deliver high-quality results, contributing to code development, facilitating technical design discussions, ensuring team health and communication, and adapting to changing business priorities. The role requires hands-on experience in data engineering, SQL, Snowflake, AWS, Kafka, Airflow, Terraform, Python, and Datadog. Strong mentorship skills and communication abilities are essential.
Must have:
  • 3+ years technical management experience
  • Hands-on SQL & Data Engineering experience
  • Snowflake & AWS experience
  • Experience with Kafka, Airflow, Terraform, Python, Datadog
  • Strong mentorship & communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience in sports betting or gaming industry

Job Details

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

We are looking for a Data Engineering Manager to lead a team of Data Engineers building innovative data products and solutions. You will work closely with Technical Program Managers, Software Engineers, Data Engineers, and Delivery Managers to deliver innovative solutions which meet the growing needs of the business. 

In this role, you’ll lead a team focused on building data solutions to unlock insights in our Sportsbook product and support critical business reporting requirements.

What you’ll do as a Manager, Data Engineering

  • Manage and mentor a talented team of Data Engineers of all levels, aiding them in their own career growth

  • Collaborate with Technical Program Managers and your squad to deliver high quality results with high velocity

  • Be a hands on leader, making code contributions when needed, and digging into technical details to help provide support and direction for your team

  • Responsible for code being designed/architected and written in a testable, scalable, and performant manner

  • Help manage and facilitate technical design discussions, adding significant verbal and written contributions, and helping your squad overcome hurdles

  • Responsible for overall team health, and ensuring strong and effective communication across the team and with stakeholders

  • React and adapt to change; the business move quickly and priorities can change rapidly

What You'll Bring

  • At least 3 years of technical management experience and a background in Data Engineering. 

  • Hands-on SQL experience in aspects of data engineering and operations, including data ingestion, delivery, and operations.

  • Experience working with Snowflake and AWS

  • Experience with tools such as Kafka, Airflow, Terraform, Python, and Datadog 

  • Strong, proven mentorship skills that have demonstrated the ability to motivate, develop, and guide Data Engineers.

  • Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Experience working in the sports betting industry, gaming industry, or other related field is a plus

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Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

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About The Company

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. It’s simple, at DraftKings, we believe life’s more fun with skin in the game. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. Headquartered in Boston, with offices around the globe, we believe we can continue to define what it means to be a technology company in sports entertainment. We love what we do, and think you will too.

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