Our Product & Tech Ecosystem Explained
DraftKings Life Podcast
DraftKings thrives on operational innovation. In this episode of the DraftKings Life Podcast, Corey Gottlieb our Chief Product Officer, and Zach Maybury our Chief Technology Officer, reveal how our team pioneers the future of sports entertainment through data-driven insights and seamless product integration, with an ownership mentality. From Fantasy Sports to iGaming, explore how we’re creating the ultimate fan experience here at DraftKings. Ready to rise to the occasion?
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Growing Your Career In Analytics
DraftKings Life Podcast
Our is the backbone of our innovative spirit. It combines the thrill of sports with the precision of data. It’s not just about the spreadsheets; we're telling stories that change the course of our business. One of our core beliefs here at DraftKings is that data drives our decisions. The data itself is impressive, but it’s the people who inspire and motivate others to do their best work. Listen to the full episode with Joanna and Tyler to get more insights into what it's like being an analyst at DraftKings. Think you could make an impact?
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An Inside Look Into Launching New Products
DraftKings Life Podcast
If it wasn’t for our world-class products, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Creating exciting, entertaining, and different experiences for our millions of customers is the name of our game. At DraftKings, we see the world through our customers' eyes. The collaborates across the board 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 the limits of what’s possible. Ready to join the...
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Why DraftKings’ Customer Focus Sets Us Apart
DraftKings Life Podcast
There are many aspects of our business that sets us apart from others in our industry– but one that really stands out is our unwavering focus on our customers. Every teammate, from the newest hire to our CEO, is laser-focused on creating an unparalleled experience for our players. We’re here to win, and we own our work with every project we’re a part of. We have a Chief Customer Officer, Shawn Henley, who’s dedicated to ensuring every interaction with our products is world-class. During this episode of the DraftKings Life Podcast, Shawn shared his unique career journey and...
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Why Our VIP team Should Be Your Next Career Move
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The DraftKings embodies our core values of teamwork, innovation, and exceptional service. Two people on the team, Maria and Brad, join us to talk about their careers, what they love about working with us, and share why now is the perfect time to join. Our environment is designed to empower you to excel in your role. By providing exclusive experiences and services to our top clients, our VIP team plays a crucial role in DraftKings’ mission to offer unrivaled entertainment experiences. This sense of purpose and impact is what makes working here truly rewarding. Check out our open roles:...
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Securing & Safeguarding Customer Play and Pay
DraftKings Life Podcast
When working in the world of gaming, our customers are playing and withdrawing money at an instant in our apps every day. One department that oversees and makes sure our customers' information is safe and secure is our . On this episode of the DraftKings Life Podcast, we sit down with two risk team rockstars, Amelia and Darzon, to uncover their personal career growth and what excites them about working here at DraftKings. Learn more about the team and our .
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Why Our Products are a Dream for Mobile Engineers
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As a mobile-first company, we offer a platform where product-focused engineers can build impressive applications, grow their own skills and engage with a community of users who appreciate their work. Working at DraftKings is described as a dream for any product-focused iOS or Android engineer. "You go into this career wanting to build something that people actually use in their hands," Tumri, a Senior Software Engineer, explains. This is the essence of what we do here at DraftKings. Our empowers engineers to have a tangible impact on products used by millions. It's about creating...
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Inside DraftKings Bulgaria
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Located in the heart of Bulgaria, our offices are centered around collaboration and connection. This unique environment fosters not just professional growth but personal relationships as well. Stamena Manova from our Employee Experience Team, offers a glimpse into how the culture shapes the everyday experiences for our team members. For Stamena, it's about crafting a workspace where individuals can grow and thrive. From the annual team building to the Christmas celebration, DraftKings crafts events that are more than just gatherings—they are opportunities for people to create genuine...
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The Journey of a DraftKings Software Architect
DraftKings Life Podcast
Growing in your career can look differently for everyone. One may take on the challenge of managing others, helping to mentor and foster a culture of learning, while others may rise to the challenge of being an individual contributor taking on more responsibilities. We like to ask our teammates, how can you maximize the impact you can make? Martin Kostov, a Software Architect, is a great example of a teammate who has embraced learning at every phase of his career. He tried the manager path and then made a pivot to work more with our technology as an architect. In his ten years at...
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Pioneering The Sports Intelligence Landscape
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One of the most fascinating teams here at DraftKings combines Sports Data Science and Data Engineering to create our Sports Intelligence team. On this episode of the DraftKings Life Podcast, we welcome two members of this team from the London office, Robin and Rohan. Robin M. is a Senior Director of Data Science, he’s been with DraftKings for many years helping to build the team and the models that help our products function. Rohan S. works with Robin focusing more on the engineering side of the house, creating machine learning models that can handle massive scale. Want to...
info_outlineThere are many reasons why people stay at companies for almost ten years, for Lilia, she has stayed with DraftKings because of the talented people she works with everyday, our supportive culture and most importantly career growth.
Lilia took advantage of her opportunities and kept learning in each role she has had. From starting with us right out of University to now being a manager, she shares great stories of exciting projects she has worked on and insights into the technology she works with everyday.
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