Senior Frontend Engineer

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

As a large and forward-thinking organization, we're continuously taking on new and exciting projects — and we’re looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to help shape and drive these initiatives. In this role, you'll be focused on building world-class web experiences using modern technologies. With expertise in front-end engineering and a collaborative approach, you'll work across teams, influence product strategy, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our customer-facing platforms at scale.

What you’ll do as a Senior Software Engineer

• Develop cutting-edge, responsive web applications that power DraftKings’ player-facing experiences using React, Remix, and Node.js.

• Architect and implement high-performance solutions that enhance real-time interactions across sports betting, fantasy sports, and iGaming platforms.

• Drive technical direction and frontend architecture decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability across projects.

• Play a key role in sprint planning, story breakdown, and estimating engineering effort in an Agile development environment.

• Partner with QA and DevOps on building robust CI/CD pipelines and test automation strategies for front-end applications.

• Proactively identify areas for improvement, contribute to continuous refactoring, and reduce technical debt.

• Stay current with industry trends in front-end engineering and bring innovative tools and approaches to the team.

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years of experience in building modern, high-performance web applications using React, Remix, and Node.js

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, frontend architecture, component-driven design, and SSR/CSR strategies.

• Strong understanding of RESTful and GraphQL APIs with an eye toward performance and security.

• Knowledge of state management patterns (e.g., Redux) and familiarity with modern React paradigms like hooks and server components.

• A passion for delivering accessible, responsive, and pixel-perfect UIs across a wide range of devices and browsers.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

• A user-first mindset with a strong understanding of product-driven development and data-informed decision-making.

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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.

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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