DraftKings
What It's Like to Work at DraftKings
Frequently Asked Questions
Employees at DraftKings say they would recommend it as a workplace thanks to a supportive culture, strong career growth opportunities, competitive pay and benefits, flexible ways of working, and the chance to make an impact in a fast-moving industry.
DraftKings reports that 73% of employees would recommend working here, reflecting strong confidence in the employee experience.
This positive sentiment is reinforced by external recognition, including Best Places to Work in Boston, Best Places to Work in New York City, and Best Places to Work in Houston, as well as USA Today Top Workplaces. DraftKings has also earned multiple Top Workplaces awards across regions including New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Nevada, and Massachusetts, along with Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards for Work-Life Flexibility, Leadership, Innovation, Purpose & Values, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Well-being, and Professional Development. The company is also recognized as a Great Place to Work.
DraftKings has built a reputation as a fast-growing, innovative company with a dynamic and engaging workplace culture, particularly for those interested in sports, technology, and entertainment. Employees often highlight the collaborative environment, strong team camaraderie, and opportunities for career growth in a rapidly evolving industry.
Employee feedback across platforms reflects generally positive sentiment, with 73% of employees saying they would recommend DraftKings as a place to work.
The company’s reputation is further supported by external recognition, including Great Place to Work certification, where 87% of employees said it is a great place to work, well above the U.S. average. DraftKings has also earned multiple Top Workplaces awards and regional Best Places to Work honors, reinforcing its standing as an employer of choice.
Like many high-growth companies, DraftKings is also known for being fast-paced and evolving, which can create a high-energy environment with strong learning opportunities.
DraftKings Employee Perspectives
It’s rare to find a work environment where that kind of global diversity is not only embraced but encouraged, and it’s given me so much, both professionally and personally.
DraftKings' internal AI tool centralizes knowledge, eliminating information silos and enabling faster, more informed decision-making across teams.
“It has allowed us to centralize all our best knowledge and make it super accessible for everyone in a really helpful and low-friction format.” — Matt Olson, Lead Analyst
DraftKings employees report significant improvements in workflow speed and output quality when using AI tools like NELLY for daily work.
“It’s been one of the biggest boosts to my workflow — both in how fast I can work and the overall quality of the final deliverable.” — Shreya Thakur, Manager of Risk Analytics
DraftKings’ internal AI tool NELLY improves cross-functional collaboration by enabling non-technical employees to directly access and work with company data, allowing teams to validate ideas earlier and move faster with analytics support.
"This has largely accelerated our risk management innovation over the last six months or so, and we’re excited to see how it continues to expand.” — Claire Van Note, Senior Data Analyst
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