LEAD 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 Lead Software Engineer on our Unity Platform Team, you'll shape the technical foundation behind a growing catalog of WebGL casino games. You’ll lead the development of reusable, component-based systems in Unity while setting architectural and engineering standards across the studio. Partnering closely with Product, Art, and Design, you’ll drive scalable solutions, live-ops excellence, and high-quality game performance in a fast-moving iGaming environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Plan and lead Unity platform initiatives with clear task breakdowns, supporting the release and operation of a growing catalog of WebGL casino games.

Lead an agile engineering team, mentoring developers and ensuring timely delivery of scalable, reusable systems in a 24/7 iGaming environment.

Design and develop shared Unity components and frameworks, optimizing performance across web and mobile platforms.

Collaborate with design, art, and engineering teams to translate game concepts into reliable, component-based systems while resolving technical challenges.

Oversee live game operations by implementing monitoring, dashboards, and alerts to ensure high-quality performance and stability.

Improve internal tooling, workflows, and development pipelines while staying current with Unity best practices and emerging technologies.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

At least 5 years of Unity development experience, including shipping production-ready games and systems.

Proficiency in C# and object-oriented programming, with strong experience building reusable and component-based architectures.

Experience with mobile and web game development standards, ensuring efficient and optimized performance.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of improving engineering workflows and technical standards.

Collaborative team player with a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

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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.

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