DraftKings
What's It 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
Workplace perception at DraftKings is shaped by a globally connected culture where diversity is actively embraced as a strength. Employees have the opportunity to collaborate across backgrounds, perspectives and geographies, creating an environment that feels both enriching and inclusive on a personal and professional level.
“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’ approach to innovation is centered on using AI to enhance collaboration, accessibility and decision-making across the organization. By building tools that break down information silos and make knowledge easier to access, the company is empowering teams to move faster and work more effectively together.
“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.”
DraftKings’ investment in AI is transforming how employees work, enabling teams to operate with greater speed, efficiency and creativity. Tools like NELLY are helping individuals streamline workflows and improve the quality of their output, reinforcing the company’s focus on innovation that delivers tangible day-to-day impact.
“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.”
DraftKings’ approach to innovation emphasizes making advanced technology accessible across teams, enabling faster collaboration and more data-driven decision-making. By empowering non-technical employees to engage directly with analytics and insights, tools like NELLY are helping teams validate ideas earlier, move more quickly and accelerate innovation across the business:
“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.”
DraftKings Employee Reviews
DraftKings's Benefits
Established employee awards to honor work and contributions
Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction
Promote from within
Provides customized development tracks
Hosts in-person all-hands meetings
DraftKings hosts in-person all-hands meetings at our global offices on a rotating basis, while streaming them live to ensure team members around the world can participate
Implements team-based strategic planning
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
DraftKings provides team members with a flexible work schedule that includes flexible start and end times.
Utilizes a hybrid work model
