AI is becoming a core part of how we work at DraftKings, driving smarter decisions, sparking bold ideas, and transforming how we serve customers and streamline operations. We recently spoke with Celeste, an AI Product Manager, and Jeff, Vice President of Engineering, about how we are scaling innovation with AI and what it means for the future of our work. Check out the DraftKings Life blog to learn more.
Jessica started as an Operations Associate at our Newburgh, NY fulfillment center, curious and eager to learn. Today, she’s Supervisor of Lottery Fulfillment, leading the team behind our Jackpocket product and helping process thousands of orders each day. Her journey shows how far passion and persistence can go at DraftKings. Read Jessica’s full story on the DraftKings Life Blog!
We recently welcomed over 100 engineers, tech leaders, and innovators to our Sofia office for a one-of-a-kind event exploring the power of generative AI at DraftKings. In partnership with AWS, we hosted an afternoon of thought-provoking keynotes and community connection. Attendees dove into real-world GenAI applications—seeing firsthand how we’re using this technology to enhance performance, streamline workflows, and scale smarter. Want the full story? Check out the recap on the DraftKings Life Blog!
Our Trading team in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, works at the intersection of live sports, real-time decision-making, and customer experience, ensuring our players get the most competitive product possible, every second of the day. In this blog post, Nikolay, a leader on the trading team, gives us a look into this dynamic environment. Learn more on the DraftKings Life Blog!
When Jerry, a Lead Software Engineer based in Canada, joined DraftKings two and a half years ago, he was drawn to the mix of sports, scale, and complex engineering challenges. He’s building AI tools, solving high-stakes problems, and moving fast with a team that backs bold ideas. Here’s how he’s building game-changing tools and why DraftKings creates a culture where engineers are empowered to innovate. Read more on the DraftKings Life Blog!
What started as a job post spotted by Corey’s wife turned into a career-defining leap. Today, Corey is a Lead Software Engineer on our Daily Fantasy backend team, where his work helps enhance the game for millions of sports fans. One of the team’s biggest technical puzzles? Managing "spiky" traffic during high-stakes sporting events. “The tech stack is a nice balance of performance, cost, and battle-tested reliability,” Corey said. “We have a lot of freedom to try new technologies and adopt what works best for us on individual projects.” Learn more about Corey and his team on the DraftKings Life Blog.
This past spring, DraftKings launched Ignite, a transformative leadership development program built to equip senior leaders with the skills, confidence, and cross-functional alignment needed to take their teams to the next level. With rapid growth and a constantly evolving market, DraftKings needs leaders who don’t just react but rather anticipate and ignite momentum. We sat down with three teammates—Diana, Brad, and Hayden—who recently attended the inaugural Ignite Conference at our Boston HQ. Learn more about the conference on the DraftKings Life blog!
We are honored and thrilled to announce that DraftKings has been certified again as a Great Place to Work in 2025! What does that mean? The prestigious award is based entirely on what current team members say about their experience working here. This year, 87% of employees said DraftKings is a great place to work – 30% higher than the average U.S. company. And 92% of our teammates say they feel welcomed when joining the company. Keep reading to learn more about our people and working at DraftKings. Learn more about our workplace and culture!
We sat down with Jeff, a seasoned audit leader, to talk more about his experience and why DraftKings could be a game-changer for your career. He spent two decades at large financial institutions and came to DraftKings eight months ago to help create the playbook for many different projects. Learn more on the DraftKings Life Podcast!
At DraftKings, we see the world through our customers' eyes. The Product Team collaborates across many teams to map new features, games, and experiences. Armed with data, user insights, and market research, we're all about delivering top-tier products that keep our customers coming back for more. Here you’re constantly learning, growing, and pushing yourself. We caught up with two of our dynamic Product Managers, Anne and Joie, who offer a glimpse into what makes their work at DraftKings so unique. Check out this DraftKings Life podcast episode!
