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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 where individuals can grow and thrive. From the annual team building to the Christmas celebration, DraftKings crafts events that are more than just gatherings—they are opportunities for people to create genuine friendships and engage in meaningful conversations. 
A flexible work environment proves to be the best for our teammates. We work in a hybrid model with people working from home and on-site in Sofia and Plovdiv. Over 50% of employees, according to a recent survey, choose to come to the office driven by the desire to interact with their teams and leaders directly. 
DraftKings is more than a workplace; it's a community. A community that thrives on empathy, resilience, and the drive to achieve results. Here, we're defining an ideal workplace centered around collaboration, connection, and celebration.
Ready to join the team? Check out our open roles. 
 
 

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 a great example of a teammate who has embraced learning at every phase of his career. He tried the manager path and then made a pivot to work more with our technology as an architect. In his ten years at DraftKings, Martin has seen so much growth; not just with our products with the addition of new features, apps, and technologies - but within his own skills as well. 
Martin joins the DraftKings Life podcast to walk us through some of his most exciting projects and why he enjoys working with our technology. If you’re looking to learn more, Martin has published a few articles on our DraftKings Engineering Blog. You can check out our open opportunities as well. 
 

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 and the models that help our products function. Rohan S. works with Robin focusing more on the engineering side of the house, creating machine learning models that can handle massive scale. 
Want to learn more about our Sports Intelligence team? Check out our DraftKings Engineering Blog. If you’re ready to join the team, apply to our open roles. 

When we asked Agop Dogramadzhiyan, Director of Engineering, what his favorite problem to solve was, he gave us an answer that encapsulates who we are at DraftKings. 
“The unsolved one.”
We’re building the future in the sports and entertainment industry. In this episode of the DraftKings Life Podcast, we are diving into the technology behind our Sportsbook product. Agop works on our SportsCore system that powers one of our most popular products. His team in Bulgaria works with team members across the globe. 
He describes the SportsCore team as the primary engine that drives the processing of sports content. His team is responsible for transforming the raw sports data into a rich set of odds and events that engage our customers. The work they are doing is reshaping our growing industry. 
Many think you need to like sports to work at DraftKings, yet Agop says he’s not really a sports fan. Instead, he loves the complex challenges that our products produce and being able to work with our modern tech stack.
Whether you’re a fan of coding algorithms, cheering for your favorite team, tackling complex infrastructure, or want to solve big-scale problems, Agop says DraftKings brings all these worlds together, “It’s literally a place where everyone can find something they are passionate about.” 
Want to learn more about our technology? Agop recommends checking out our Engineering Blog, written by various tech professionals across DraftKings. 
If you’re ready to make an impact on our teams, check out our open positions. 

Think you're ready to join our team? You'll want to listen to this first. 
Max and Allie, two Talent Acquisition Specialists here at DraftKings, answer the nine most frequently asked questions we get from candidates. 
In this Q&A session, Allie and Max discuss preparing for your interview, what to expect, and give insight into the good things to know before you talk with us. Both Allie and Max hire for many different roles here at DraftKings, and they say the best way to learn more about our culture, products, and life at DraftKings is to read our blogs, listen to more podcast episodes, and follow DraftKings Life on Linkedin, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!  
Have more questions? Check out our website. 
Check out our open positions here.
 

This episode of the DraftKings Life Podcast gives you a front row seat to learn all about the team that prioritizes the player experience. The VIP team is responsible for the retention and acquisition of DraftKings top clientele. 
Through authentic relationship building, their goal is to provide a world-class experience and to continue growing DraftKings’ customer base. We sat down with Jordan and Alexa, both managers on the VIP Activation team to hear their stories about the events and impact they have made. 
One thing about the VIP team- there is a unique sense of camaraderie throughout this department. While there are several roles and titles with various responsibilities, there is one common goal. It’s fast paced and competitive and there are many perks to the job, like working the biggest sporting events of the year. 
If you’re interested in sales, marketing, and strategic partnerships, this could be the team for you! Don’t miss out on your opportunity, check out our open positions.
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