DraftKings Inc.

Lead Software Engineer, Web

DraftKings Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: CaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $136,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Own the design, implementation, and evolution of frontend systems for high-traffic, real-time applications.
  • Drive architectural decisions and establish best practices in performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
  • Lead a team of engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and hands-on technical support.
  • Collaborate across Engineering, Design, and Product teams to define and execute impactful feature work.
  • Champion improvements to our design systems, frontend tooling, and developer workflows.
  • Ensure code quality through thoughtful code reviews, test coverage, and continuous integration practices.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex issues across browsers and platforms with a focus on user impact.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, inclusion, and technical excellence within the team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience building modern frontend applications using frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
  • Deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, HTML, and CSS, with a strong understanding of browser internals and rendering performance.
  • Solid foundation in object-oriented programming and software design principles.
  • Proven success in building performant, responsive, and accessible web interfaces at scale.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and mentoring engineers in a collaborative environment.
  • Proficiency in automated testing strategies and tools for frontend applications.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction and align teams on goals.
  • A passion for user experience, clean code, and continuous improvement.
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools and workflows to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and enhance engineering productivity.
Benefits
  • equity
  • bonuses 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score
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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaScriptTypeScriptReactNode.jsHTMLCSSobject-oriented programmingautomated testingfrontend frameworksperformance optimization
Soft Skills
mentorshipcollaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvinginfluenceownershipinclusiontechnical excellencecontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science