Principal Security Engineer, Emerging Technology

As a Principal Security Engineer at DraftKings, you will strategically shape the secure and responsible use of emerging technology, particularly AI. You will partner with engineering, product, and research teams to build secure, scalable systems, applying deep technical expertise to evaluate and influence the security of new tools and architectures. This role involves leading large-scale security reviews, designing and implementing tools for safe technology use, automating security processes, and driving remediation efforts for complex security issues, all while fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Must Have

• Lead large-scale security reviews of new capabilities
• Design, build and implement tools to support the safe use of new technology
• Spearhead the automation of security processes
• Drive remediation efforts of complex, cross-functional security issues
• Apply subject matter expertise to identify potential security issues, tools, mitigations and processes
• Collaborate across a range of technical and non-technical contributors, providing insights on security designs
• 8+ years experience in engineering, building and operating systems in production
• 5+ years experience contributing and advising on security design
• Experience writing high quality code in a typed and untyped programming language
• Varied knowledge across system fundamentals, operating systems, file systems, networking, common protocols, public cloud security, and automation
• An understanding of how organizations use AI foundation models and how to reason about safely using AI in business contexts

Perks & Benefits

• bonus
• equity
• benefits

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Principal Security Engineer, you’ll shape how DraftKings uses emerging technology securely and responsibly. You’ll work at the highest strategic level, partnering with engineering, product, and research teams to build secure, scalable systems that power our platforms. You’ll apply deep technical expertise to evaluate and influence the security of new tools, workflows, and architectures. With a cross-disciplinary team at your side, you’ll lead by example designing smarter automation, scaling secure infrastructure, and mentoring peers through complex challenges.

What you’ll do as a Principal Security Engineer

• Lead large-scale security reviews of new capabilities at DraftKings with your deep experience building and deploying code and systems leading the way
• Design, build and implement tools to support the safe use of new technology, such as proxies that help implement security functionality or modify existing systems to make them safer.
• Spearhead the automation of security processes, reducing the time to deploy across the entire engineering organization.
• Drive remediation efforts of complex, cross-functional security issues.
• Apply subject matter expertise to identify potential security issues, tools, mitigations and processes, staying current with the evolving security landscape and sharing expertise with others through coaching.
• Collaborate across a range of technical and non-technical contributors, providing insights on security designs that balance usability and safety.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

What you'll bring

• 8+ years experience in engineering, building and operating systems in production.
• 5+ years experience contributing and advising on security design.
• Experience writing high quality code in a typed and untyped programming language.
• A constructive attitude to help others raise the bar.
• Varied knowledge across system fundamentals, how multiple operating systems and file systems work, networking and common protocols, public cloud security, and automation.
• An understanding of how organizations use AI foundation models and how to reason about safely using AI in business contexts.
• Empathy, strong communication skills and a deep respect for the power of collaboration.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 183,200.00 USD - 229,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.