Senior Software Engineer, Elixir

We're defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Here, "impossible" isn't part of our vocabulary. You'll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They're worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.
The Crown Is Yours
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll shape the future of Jackpocket, one of the newest products in our portfolio. In this role, you'll dive into the dynamic lottery vertical, driving product innovation and navigating the unique scaling challenges that come with it. You'll work cross-functionally to drive innovation and deliver new functionalities rapidly. Working within the Jackpocket 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 Senior Software Engineer

• Own the development, maintenance, testing strategy, and operations of API services written primarily in Elixir, hosted in GCP.
• Collaborate with business leads to define milestones and deliveries in very short time frames for new functionality to be added to existing systems.
• Build and maintain the application software throughout the product life cycle.
• Take part in design sessions and ensure your team delivers high-quality work that aligns with our engineering strategy.
• Support local lottery fulfillment operations to ensure live systems are performing correctly.

What you'll bring

• At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer working with highly scalable systems, including expertise in Elixir, Erlang, and functional programming.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, containerized microservices, data grids, and auto-scaling.
• Proficiency in event-driven architectures, particularly with RabbitMQ or Kafka, and skilled in using Liveview, OTP, and SQL databases like PostgreSQL.
• Expertise in multi-threading, concurrency, and designing resilient systems, along with the ability to develop automated test suites across all levels of the architecture.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with a focus on real-time problem-solving and enhancing the customer experience.

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 116,000.00 USD - 145,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire salaries 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 salary 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.