Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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 Summer 2027 Internship Programme. Throughout your placement, you’ll contribute to live production systems, collaborate with experienced engineers, and help build the technology that powers our core platform. 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 while developing the technical skills 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 optimise product performance.

• Ship production-quality code that reaches real users and addresses evolving business needs.

• Apply agile methodologies to iterate quickly and deliver reliable, scalable software.

• Learn how to write code that is testable, efficient, and ready for deployment.

• Partner with mentors and cross-functional teams across our global technology organisation.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree programme in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to solve meaningful engineering problems.

• Experience building software through coursework, side projects, or hackathons.

• Familiarity with Git or similar version control tools.

• Exposure to object-oriented programming languages such as TypeScript, C#, or Java.

• Basic knowledge of testing practices, including unit testing or automated end-to-end testing.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, clear communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

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.