Senior Software Engineer, Unity

About DraftKings

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 Senior Software Engineer on our Unity Platform team, you’ll help shape the future of our WebGL games for web and mobile. In this role, you will build reusable, component‑based systems in Unity, operate live games with observability tooling, and help improve our studio’s engineering standards. You will collaborate with designers, artists, and developers to deliver high‑quality gameplay experiences in a fast‑paced iGaming environment.

What You'll Do

• Build reusable Unity components and shared frameworks while developing, deploying, and operating live casino games in a scalable 24/7 environment.

• Design and maintain Unity gameplay systems while building automated workflows, internal tooling, and observability dashboards to support efficient development and reliable live game operations.

• Optimize game performance across multiple platforms and devices, ensuring smooth gameplay experiences.

• Triage and debug software application issues, resolving technical challenges and creating prototypes to test new game mechanics and tools.

• Write clear, maintainable code and documentation while staying updated with Unity’s latest features and best practices.

What You'll Bring

• At least 3 years of experience in Unity development, including physics, UI, scripting, and asset management.

• Proficiency in C# and object-oriented programming, with experience in animations, shaders, and gameplay mechanics.

• Knowledge of mobile and web game development standards, with a focus on performance optimization.

• Strong analytical skills to solve technical challenges and write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

• A collaborative mindset, thriving in a team environment to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions.

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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?

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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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