Lead Software Engineer, Web

DraftKings Inc.

Lead Software Engineer at DraftKings overseeing design and execution of frontend systems. Leading team on modern web applications and driving architectural decisions for high-impact user experiences.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $136,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularJavaScriptNode.jsReactTypeScriptVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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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