Lead Software Engineer

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
As a Lead Software Engineer, Embedded C++, you'll play a key role in pushing performance at the hardware level for Jackpocket, one of the newest products in our portfolio. In this role, you'll be focused on low-level development, high-efficiency code, and working at the intersection of hardware and software. Being a part of this vertical offers the thrilling opportunity to contribute to a game-changing product in a rapidly growing industry, where your work directly impacts the future of digital lottery experiences.
What you'll do as a Lead Software Engineer, Embedded C++

• Build embedded software systems from the ground up using C++, tailored for microcontrollers and performance-critical environments.
• Collaborate closely with electrical and hardware engineers to ensure software runs seamlessly on a variety of platforms.
• Write high-performance code optimized for memory, power, and speed.
• Dive into tough bugs, perform root cause analysis, and resolve issues across the stack.
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams, from product to QA, to deliver reliable and scalable embedded solutions.

What you'll bring

• At least 6 years of experience developing embedded systems, with a strong understanding of embedded architecture.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17), including solid skills in memory management, multithreading, templates, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience building GUIs using Qt and QML.
• Background in developing multi-threaded real-time applications.
• Hands-on experience with Linux kernel and driver development.
• Familiarity with both bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded systems.
• Experience working with sensors, motor controllers, and encoders.
• Knowledge of microcontroller architectures and how to work within their constraints.

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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is 136,000.00 USD - 170,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.