DraftKings Life Podcast

Nov 12 2024 59 ep. 18 mins 9
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The DraftKings Life Podcast will give you an inside look into the people and culture that define what it means to be a technology company in sports entertainment. Check out our job openings ➡️ careers.draftkings.com

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Our Product & Tech Ecosystem Explained

Nov 12 2024 23 mins  
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 w

Growing Your Career In Analytics

Oct 03 2024 20 mins  
Our Analytics Team 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 ot

An Inside Look Into Launching New Products

Sep 05 2024 11 mins  
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 Product Team collaborates across the board to map new features, games, and experiences. Armed with data, user insights, an

Why DraftKings’ Customer Focus Sets Us Apart

Jul 29 2024 11 mins  
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 Cust

Why Our VIP team Should Be Your Next Career Move

Jul 17 2024 11 mins  
The DraftKings VIP team 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

Securing & Safeguarding Customer Play and Pay

Jul 11 2024 12 mins  
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 risk management team. On this episode of the DraftKings Life Podcast, we sit down with two risk team rockstars, Amelia and Darzon, to uncover their personal career

Why Our Products are a Dream for Mobile Engineers

May 02 2024 16 mins  
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 han

Inside DraftKings Bulgaria

Apr 04 2024 8 mins  
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 wher

The Journey of a DraftKings Software Architect

Mar 13 2024 13 mins  
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

Pioneering The Sports Intelligence Landscape

Mar 12 2024 14 mins  
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