Senior Data Platform Engineer
At a glance
Senior Data Engineering role at DraftKings. Remote, United Kingdom · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £66,500–£96,000 across the United Kingdom.
DraftKings has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Run DraftKings’ Databricks platform, keeping it reliable, responsive and cost-conscious
- Build AWS infrastructure with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools
- Design and document systems that make machine-learning workflows repeatable and automated
- Lead engineering projects from initial design through delivery and ongoing support
- Improve platform usability and scale, while reviewing peers’ work and mentoring engineers
What you bring
- At least three years in machine-learning platforms, data platforms, infrastructure or data engineering
- You have operated Databricks in production and owned complex systems at scale
- You bring AWS, infrastructure-as-code and container experience, including Terraform or another named tool
- You can write Python and work with ML libraries or tooling such as MLflow, pandas or scikit-learn
Who this fits
This senior role suits an engineer who wants to own data platform infrastructure and work with data science, ML engineering and infrastructure teams. It is remote in the United Kingdom. A gaming licence may be required depending on the role.
From the employer
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 (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.
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