Senior Data Engineer at DraftKings

Compensation · Listed in posting

$116,800 – $146,000/yr

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Jul 7, 2026

Description

DraftKings is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to build scalable data infrastructure for regulatory reporting, financial operations, and AI-powered experiences. The role involves developing reliable, governed data solutions; designing modern data models; building cloud-based pipelines and streaming systems; and mentoring teammates. Candidates need a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least three years of data-platform experience, strong Python and SQL skills, and familiarity with technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, Kafka, AWS, Terraform, and Datadog. The full-time US base salary range is 116,800.00 USD to 146,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Required Skills

Python
SQL
Snowflake
Databricks
Kafka
AWS
Terraform
Datadog
Data warehousing
Data lakes
ETL frameworks
Data modeling
Streaming solutions

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent education, training, and professional experience
Required Previous Experiences: At least 3 years designing, building, and maintaining scalable data platforms and distributed data systems
Hands-on experience developing real-time and batch data processing solutions
Experience building modern cloud-based data platforms with Snowflake, Databricks, Kafka, or similar technologies
Experience working with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS, and infrastructure and DevOps tools including Terraform, PagerDuty, and Datadog
Experience building trusted data solutions for financial operations, regulatory reporting, auditability, reconciliation, or other governed domains
Hands-on experience using AI-assisted engineering tools to automate workflows, build intelligent agents, and accelerate software development
Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting CFTC-regulated markets or financial services