Software Engineering Manager, Platform

DraftKings

Not specified (assumed hybrid based on industry standards).
3+ years leading software engineering teams
.net ecosystem backend system experience
Distributed systems and microservices architecture
DraftKings is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for their Platform team, focusing on leading a group of engineers to enhance core engineering capabilities, especially in AI adoption. The role involves technical leadership, collaboration with various stakeholders, and fostering a productive team culture

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a team of 4-6 engineers to deliver business-critical platform capabilities that support the entire organization.
  • The successful candidate will drive the evolution of service creation tooling and shape the future of developer experience at DraftKings.
  • As a publicly traded technology company, DraftKings offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI integration within a regulated gaming environment.

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DraftKings is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for their Platform team, focusing on leading a group of engineers to enhance core engineering capabilities, especially in AI adoption. The role involves technical leadership, collaboration with various stakeholders, and fostering a productive team culture.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years leading software engineering teams
  • .NET ecosystem backend system experience
  • Distributed systems and microservices architecture
  • Shared library and SDK design expertise
  • CI/CD and containerization workflow knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in highly regulated industries
  • AI-assisted development practices championing
  • Large-scale migration leadership experience
  • Internal developer portal initiative background
  • Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of engineering management experience
  • Team size of 4 or more engineers managed previously
  • Deep understanding of API design and versioning strategies
  • Hands-on experience with event-driven messaging technologies

Work Rights

Must obtain state gaming license if required for role

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