Software Engineering Manager, Backend - DraftKings

DraftKings is a leading digital sports entertainment and gaming company, powering sportsbook, iGaming and daily fantasy products used by millions of players.

We are hiring a Software Engineering Manager, Backend for our Dublin, Ireland team. This role leads a high-impact engineering team focused on automation and system performance, aligning engineering efforts with product and business strategy.

This is a full-time hybrid position offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Lead all aspects of day-to-day operations for an Engineering team
Own the team's roadmap and priorities aligned with business goals
Provide coaching, feedback and career development to engineers
Facilitate architectural decisions and technical direction
Drive automation and system performance improvements

Experience managing software engineering teams
Strong technical background in backend systems
Experience aligning engineering priorities with business strategy
Excellent coaching and people management skills
Track record of driving automation and performance improvements

Engineering Management Backend Systems Automation Coaching Roadmapping