Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)

DraftKings Inc. • Boston, MA

121d • $36 - $45

About The Position

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. Join our team as a Software Engineering Intern and dive into real-world engineering challenges during our immersive 10-week Summer 2026 Internship Program. Throughout your internship, you'll contribute to live production code, collaborate with expert engineers, and build the systems that keep our core platform running. 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 and build the technical skills needed for a successful software engineering career.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to solve meaningful engineering problems.
• Experience building software through classes, side projects, or hackathons.
• Familiarity with Git or similar version control tools.
• Exposure to object-oriented programming languages like TypeScript, C#, or Java.
• Basic knowledge of testing practices, such as unit testing or automated end-to-end testing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, clear communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build and contribute to high-impact systems that support our core sports technology platform.
• Collaborate with Backend or Web Development teams to evolve and optimize product performance.
• Ship code that reaches real users, addressing evolving business and product needs.
• Apply agile methodologies to iterate quickly and deliver reliable, scalable software.
• Learn how to write code that’s testable, efficient, and production-ready.
• Partner with mentors and cross-functional teams across our global tech organization.

Benefits

• Hourly range of $36-$45, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees