Software Engineering Manager

undefined ago • 5 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll shape and scale a high-throughput microservices ecosystem that powers backend transaction processing and frontend content delivery. Partnering closely with senior engineers and product stakeholders, you'll architect reliable, performant systems while mentoring a team committed to growth and ownership. Your leadership will ensure seamless integration across platforms and elevate the quality of our full-stack solutions.
Must have:
  • Partner closely with stakeholders to scope and deliver scalable backend services in .NET and modern frontend applications in React and TypeScript.
  • Ensure alignment with backend systems, database design, and cross-platform integration to deliver reliable, cohesive solutions.
  • Drive technical design and architecture decisions that meet performance, scalability, and reliability goals.
  • Mentor and coach engineers of varying experience levels with structured feedback, goal setting, and career development.
  • Foster engineering best practices, system observability, and quality-focused delivery.
  • Lead a high-performing full-stack engineering team and support hiring efforts, and cultivate a diverse and inclusive team culture.

Job Details

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 Software Engineering Manager, you'll shape and scale a high-throughput microservices ecosystem that powers backend transaction processing and frontend content delivery. Partnering closely with senior engineers and product stakeholders, you'll architect reliable, performant systems while mentoring a team committed to growth and ownership. Your leadership will ensure seamless integration across platforms and elevate the quality of our full-stack solutions.

What You'll Do

  • Partner closely with stakeholders to scope and deliver scalable backend services in .NET and modern frontend applications in React and TypeScript.
  • Ensure alignment with backend systems, database design, and cross-platform integration to deliver reliable, cohesive solutions.
  • Drive technical design and architecture decisions that meet performance, scalability, and reliability goals.
  • Mentor and coach engineers of varying experience levels with structured feedback, goal setting, and career development.
  • Foster engineering best practices, system observability, and quality-focused delivery.
  • Lead a high-performing full-stack engineering team and support hiring efforts, and cultivate a diverse and inclusive team culture.

What You'll Bring

  • At least 2 years of experience managing engineering teams, promoting high performance, and supporting individual growth.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in backend development, including system-level design and API architecture. (C#/.NET)
  • Solid experience with frontend technologies like React.js and TypeScript.
  • Understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), and distributed systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and clear communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in integrating AI-powered tools (e.g. Copilot, Cursor, Claude) into development pipelines to accelerate coding, enhance code quality, and increase developer efficiency.
  • Proficiency with AI-assisted testing, code reviews, and documentation generation.
  • Proven ability in leveraging AI tools in daily engineering workflows e.g. including pair programming with AI, auto-generating test cases, or accelerating bug triage and resolution.

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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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