Data Engineering Manager, Games

About DraftKings

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’re looking for a Data Engineering Manager, Games to lead a team focused on delivering innovative, scalable data solutions for our Casino product. This is a people management role with hands-on technical responsibilities — you’ll support and grow a team of talented Data Engineers while staying close to the code and helping drive technical direction. You’ll work closely with Technical Program Managers, Software Engineers, and Delivery Managers to power data products and reporting capabilities that are core to the Casino business. A strong sense of ownership is essential — you'll be responsible for setting the tone, driving accountability, and ensuring your team delivers high-impact work with excellence and consistency.

What you'll do as a Data Engineering Manager, Games

• Manage and mentor a team of Data Engineers, driving career development, performance management, and team culture.

• Lead your squad to deliver high-quality, high-velocity solutions across the Casino domain.

• Stay hands-on: contribute to the codebase, provide architectural guidance, and help unblock your team on technical challenges.

• Ensure all data solutions are designed and built to be scalable, testable, and high-performing.

• Drive and facilitate technical design discussions, offering strong verbal and written contributions.

• Champion team health, fostering open communication, collaboration, and a strong sense of ownership.

• Adapt quickly to business needs and shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment.

What you'll bring

• 3+ years of technical management experience, including direct people management (career growth, coaching, performance reviews).

• Strong background in Data Engineering with hands-on SQL experience across data ingestion, transformation, and delivery.

• Strong experience with cloud data warehouse systems (such as Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery); Snowflake experience is a major plus.

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

• A leadership style that combines technical depth with strong mentorship and team-building skills.

• Excellent communication skills, able to engage technical and non-technical audiences alike.

• Experience in the casino gaming, sports betting, or other relevant industries is a plus.

• A strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.

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 153,400.00 USD - 191,800.00 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.

Ready to Own What's Next?

We know finding a new job can be intimidating. Don't let imposter syndrome stop you from applying! Even if you don't think you tick off every box in this job description, we'd still love for you to apply or join our Talent Community. 

DraftKings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

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