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
As a Software Engineer Intern, you will join us for an immersive 8-week program during the summer of 2025, contributing to live production code and collaborating with experienced engineers. You will gain hands-on experience working on critical and highly complex components of our core sports solution, which serves as the backbone of our business operations. This challenging environment will offer invaluable exposure to real-world engineering problems, opportunities to collaborate with global teams, and a chance to develop essential skills and practices for a successful career in Software Engineering.
What you'll do as a Software Engineer Intern
- Collaborate with teams to contribute to a critical, complex, and high-impact part of the system that underpins our core sports solution.
- Work alongside Backend or Web Development teams to assist with product development and optimization.
- Apply agile methodologies to support the scaling and enhancement of our products and services.
- Participate in launching small features or adjustments to address evolving business needs.
What you'll bring
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong ambition to learn with a keen interest in working on complex and high-stakes systems.
- Experience in creating software projects (academic or personal is acceptable).
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
- Exposure to object-oriented programming languages such as TypeScript, C#, or Java.
- Basic knowledge of testable software concepts (e.g., unit testing, automated end-to-end testing).
- Strong problem-solving abilities, along with effective verbal and written communication skills.
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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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It's simple, at DraftKings, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. We’re developing the most innovative and entertaining real money products and offers; to forever transform how people experience sports; to be a fully vertically integrated sports betting operator. It's our ultimate goal to build the best, most trusted, and most customer-centric destination for our players.
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.
Why Work With Us
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. Ready to own what’s next?
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