About the Position

Software Engineering Manager, Backend

Location: Dublin, IE
Department: Engineering
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.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll lead a high-impact team building the technology that powers our platform at scale. You'll focus on automation, system performance, and engineering excellence while delivering solutions that drive our products forward. Whether facilitating architectural decisions or mentoring your team, you'll play a critical role in aligning engineering efforts with broader product and business strategy. This is your chance to influence foundational technology and shape how we build and scale across the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of day-to-day operations for an Engineering team, including sprint planning, execution, delivery, and team rituals.
Own your team’s roadmap and priorities, aligning engineering efforts with product goals and broader business objectives.
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and career development to engineers, fostering a culture of high performance, learning, and continuous improvement.
Facilitate architectural discussions and design sessions, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions that align with platform and product direction.
Serve as the technical point of accountability for your team and dive into code reviews, architecture decisions, or hands-on development when needed.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Business team stakeholders to define goals, establish timelines, and deliver critical features.
Drive execution on complex projects under tight deadlines, supporting the team in building innovative applications that scale.
Promote engineering best practices across the team, championing quality, security, and maintainability in all deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
At least 2 years of experience managing software engineering teams, driving technical excellence and supporting individual development.
A proven track record of leading cross-functional development teams through the full software lifecycle from scoping and design to release and maintenance.
Strong mentorship and leadership capabilities, with experience cultivating a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language, such as C# or Java.
Hands-on experience with .NET Framework or.NET Core.
Exposure to distributed systems and message brokers like Kafka.
Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure and services, especially within AWS.

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?

We know finding a new job can be intimidating. Don't let imposter syndrome stop you from applying! Even if you don't think you tick off every box in this job description, we'd still love for you to apply or join our Talent Community.

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.

We Offer

Health Benefits

We take your wellbeing and health seriously. DraftKings offers comprehensive health benefits, including health plans for medical and dental.

Wellbeing Program

You’ll have 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

We are proud to give 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to all global team members and offer workplace lactation support.

Family Planning

DraftKings is proud to offer a range of benefits that support family planning. We've got you covered whether you’re considering adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, or other family planning.

Financial Planning

We’ll help you plan for your financial future and success. With programs like Origin Financial, we’ll set you up for future healthy financial habits and goals.

Commuter Benefits

No matter how you commute to and from the office, we want to help you lower costs. Once you join, you’ll have access to our commuter benefits to help you save money on your daily commute.

About the Company

Our Dublin Engineering team is at the heart of our industry-leading product. When you join us, you’ll build complex features, products, and experiences every day. Ownership and scalability are central to our work.

Software Engineering Manager, Backend

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