Senior Data Platform Engineer

Senior Data Platform Engineer

London, UK

Engineering

Full time

About DraftKings

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.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Senior Data Platform Engineer, you’ll help build the backbone of DraftKings’ machine learning capabilities. You’ll design, scale, and operate the Databricks and cloud infrastructure that powers automated, reproducible ML workflows across our business. This role blends platform ownership with deep infrastructure engineering - working shoulder to shoulder with Data Science, ML Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to deliver tools and systems that enable data-driven decision-making at scale.

What you’ll do as a Senior Data Platform Engineer

• Own and operate our Databricks infrastructure to ensure performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform
• Architect and document scalable systems that support reproducible and automated ML workflows
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, ML Engineers, and Infra partners to align platform features with business needs
• Lead complex engineering projects from design through implementation and long-term support
• Continuously assess and improve platform usability, efficiency, and scalability based on industry best practices
• Champion technical excellence through peer reviews, mentorship, and deep documentation

What you’ll bring

• At least 3+ years of experience in ML Platform, Data Platform, Infrastructure, or Data Engineering roles
• Proven hands-on experience with Databricks in a production environment
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure-as-code, especially with Terraform or Pulumi
• Proficiency with AWS and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Solid Python skills and familiarity with ML libraries and tooling (e.g., MLflow, pandas, scikit-learn)
• A track record of owning and operating complex systems at scale
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear, technical documentation
• Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced, collaborative environments

Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded 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.

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DraftKings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

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• Health Benefits

• We take your wellbeing and health seriously. DraftKings offers comprehensive health benefits, including a fully paid medical plan.

• Wellbeing Program

• You’ll have free access to programs such as free therapy sessions with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and many more.

• Parental Leave & Support

• We are proud to give 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to all global team members and offer workplace lactation support.

• Family Planning

• DraftKings is proud to offer a range of benefits that support family planning. We've got you covered whether you’re considering adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, or other family planning.

• Financial Planning

• We’ll help you plan for your financial future and success. With programs like Origin Financial, we’ll set you up for future healthy financial habits and goals.

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