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Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Senior Security Engineer, Software
- Location: Remote - United States
- Employment Type: Full-time
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.
Responsibilities
- Design and evolve our secure development lifecycle (SDLC), building the rules, processes, and platforms that keep our systems resilient.
- Build and integrate custom and off-the-shelf security tools to automate vulnerability detection across applications and infrastructure.
- Act as a subject matter expert on our SDLC, partnering with Detection and Response (DART) to strengthen investigation capabilities.
- Lead and influence remediation of complex, cross-functional security issues across teams and systems.
- Stay ahead of the threat landscape-identifying risks, tools, and mitigation strategies that keep our platforms secure at scale.
- Share knowledge, mentor teammates, and help build a culture where security is a shared responsibility.
Requirements
- 5+ years of engineering experience building and operating production systems with a security-first mindset.
- Strong coding experience in one or more languages;.NET experience is a plus.
- Broad technical depth across systems, operating systems, file systems, networking, cloud security, and automation.
- A genuine drive to protect the privacy and security of our players and teammates.
- Clear, thoughtful communication skills and a collaborative approach to solving complex challenges.
- The ability to prioritize, adapt, and deliver in a fast-moving, high-impact environment.
We Offer
- Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position is $136,000.00 USD - $170,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable.
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, including various medical plans, dental, and vision.
- Wellbeing Program: Free access to programs such as free therapy sessions with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and many more.
- Parental Leave & Support: 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and workplace lactation support.
- Family Planning: Support for adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, and other family planning.
- Flexible PTO: Flexible Paid Time Off for employees in the United States.
- Pet Insurance: Assistance with vet expenses for accidents, illnesses, and more.
- Gym Reimbursement: Reimbursement for part of your gym membership.
- Financial Planning: 401(k) matching and programs such as Origin Financial.
- Commuter Benefits: Help lower costs on your daily commute.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement for educational courses related to your position or another position at DraftKings.
About the Company
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.
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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