About the role#
Join our team as a Software Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on live production code and build systems that support our core sports technology platform. This is a full-time, on-site program based in Boston. You will work alongside experienced engineers to solve technical challenges and contribute to product features that reach real users.
What you'll do#
- Build and contribute to high-impact systems for our sports platform.
- Collaborate with Backend or Web Development teams to optimize product performance.
- Ship code that addresses business and product needs.
- Use agile methodologies to iterate and deliver scalable software.
- Partner with mentors and cross-functional teams across our global organization.
- Learn to write code that is testable, efficient, and ready for production.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor degree program for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience building software through classes, side projects, or hackathons.
- Familiarity with Git or similar version control tools.
- Exposure to object-oriented programming languages such as TypeScript, C#, or Java.
- Basic knowledge of testing practices like unit testing or automated end-to-end testing.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: As a regulated gaming company, you may need to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment.
About DraftKings Inc.
DraftKings Inc. is a public company founded in 2012 that operates in the mobile gaming and sports betting industry. The company develops web-based software for fantasy sports, casino games, and sports entertainment. It maintains a global workforce of approximately 5,800 employees. The headquarters is located in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and Israel.
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