Is DraftKings a good company to work for as a Sr. Software Engineer?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at DraftKings have rated their employer with 4.2 out of 5 stars in 45 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of DraftKings employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Sr. Software Engineer Jobs at DraftKings now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr. Software Engineer interview questions at DraftKings .

Does DraftKings pay Sr. Software Engineer employees well?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at DraftKings with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 45 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr. Software Engineer salaries at DraftKings.

How happy are Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at DraftKings?

93% of Sr. Software Engineer employees at DraftKings would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 31% in the past 12 months. Sr. Software Engineer professionals have also rated DraftKings with a 4.1 rating for work-life-balance, 4.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.7 rating for culture and values and 3.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DraftKings?

Customer Experience Associate (81) , Software Engineer (58) , Senior Software Engineer (44) , Customer Service Representative (17) , Lead Software Engineer (16) , CX Associate (10) , Analyst (9) , SPORTS TRADER (9) , Intern (8) , Manager (8) , Business Analyst (7) , Data Engineer (7) , Software Developer (7) , Talent Acquisition (7) , Trader (7)

What are the pros of working at DraftKings according to real employee reviews?

"People are great and excited to work there" ((in 91 reviews)); "The culture is great if you like sports and can "hang with the guys"." ((in 75 reviews)); "Great benefits, SO MUCH GROWTH, always something new and exciting happening" ((in 67 reviews)); "Work life balance seems good but can be a little boring" ((in 48 reviews)); "Great teams to work with" ((in 24 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DraftKings according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low" ((in 41 reviews)); "some managers don’t seem to put in effort toward the growth of those under them" ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours and can be incredibly boring" ((in 13 reviews)); "Shift working, average salary and bonus as stocks which are vesting." ((in 12 reviews))

DraftKings Sr. Software Engineer reviews

4.2

93% would recommend to a friend

(45 total reviews)

Jason Robins

99% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated DraftKings with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 45 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. DraftKings is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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45 reviews

3.0

Apr 27, 2026

Great culture and people, but leadership struggles with priorities

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, very collaborative culture, lots of interesting work

Cons

Insane timelines, poor priority management, leadership sometimes out of touch with engineers

5.0

Apr 23, 2026

Review DraftKings company

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Competitive and attractive salary -Supportive and collaborative team -Interesting projects that keep you engaged -Opportunities for professional growth and development -Exposure to modern technologies and ability to work with the latest tools

Cons

There is a large amount of information to absorb during onboarding, which can feel overwhelming at first However, this is more of an initial challenge to overcome rather than a long-term drawback

4.0

Apr 20, 2026

Positive culture and work-life balance, but heavy oncall demands

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture, WLB, Career Growth,Communication,Product View

Cons

Heavy Oncall Rotation, Senior Management, Lack of long term vision.

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