As a Software Engineering Intern at DraftKings, you will contribute to live production code, collaborate on product development, and learn to build efficient software systems.
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
Join our team as a Software Engineering Intern and dive into real-world engineering challenges during our immersive 10-week Summer 2026 Internship Program. Throughout your internship, you'll contribute to live production code, collaborate with expert engineers, and build the systems that keep our core platform running. Whether you're solving real customer problems or helping launch new product features, this is your chance to work on the backbone of a fast-paced, tech-driven company and build the technical skills needed for a successful software engineering career.
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
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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.
The Crown Is Yours
Join our team as a Software Engineering Intern and dive into real-world engineering challenges during our immersive 10-week Summer 2026 Internship Program. Throughout your internship, you'll contribute to live production code, collaborate with expert engineers, and build the systems that keep our core platform running. Whether you're solving real customer problems or helping launch new product features, this is your chance to work on the backbone of a fast-paced, tech-driven company and build the technical skills needed for a successful software engineering career.
What You'll Do
- Build and contribute to high-impact systems that support our core sports technology platform.
- Collaborate with Backend or Web Development teams to evolve and optimize product performance.
- Ship code that reaches real users, addressing evolving business and product needs.
- Apply agile methodologies to iterate quickly and deliver reliable, scalable software.
- Learn how to write code that's testable, efficient, and production-ready.
- Partner with mentors and cross-functional teams across our global tech organization.
What You'll Bring
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to solve meaningful engineering problems.
- Experience building software through classes, side projects, or hackathons.
- Familiarity with Git or similar version control tools.
- Exposure to object-oriented programming languages like TypeScript, C#, or Java.
- Basic knowledge of testing practices, such as unit testing or automated end-to-end testing.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, clear communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
#LI-EB1
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.
Top Skills
C#
Git
Java
Typescript
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