DraftKings Life Podcast
DraftKings Life Podcast
DraftKings Life Podcast
The DraftKings Life Podcast will give you an inside look into the people and culture that define what it means to be a technology company in sports entertainment. Check out our job openings ➡️ careers.draftkings.com
Real Advice from Our Recruiters
Going after a new role is exciting, but it can also be nerve-racking. You want to stand out and talk about your experience in a way that shows interviewers you're a great fit. So what really catches a recruiter's attention? We asked two recruiters, Anna and Alexis, to share their advice for candidates navigating our application process. Anna recruits for Analytics and Marketing roles, and Alexis focuses on hiring in Marketing and Operations.  Check out more of our open roles: https://careers.draftkings.com/jobs/
Apr 6
12 min
How AI is Changing the Way We Work
AI is becoming an integral part of our present and future. It powers how work gets done, guides smarter decisions, and sparks bold ideas. It's transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities.  We sat down with two teammates heavily involved in integrating AI into workflows across our business. Celeste, an AI Product Manager, and Jeff, Vice President of Engineering, unpack how we are scaling innovation with AI and what it means for the future of work. Whether you're technical or not, if you're energized by innovation and driven to constantly be learning, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Apply to our open roles today.  
Sep 29, 2025
23 min
A New Era of Lottery Innovation
What started with one dad's daily detour to the bodega became the spark for something bigger. Jackpocket's founder, Pete Sullivan, launched Jackpocket in 2013, digitalizing the lottery experience and creating a highly successful product. Fast-forward more than a decade, and Jackpocket customers can safely and securely order tickets for Powerball, Mega Millions, state lottery draw games, and scratch—off games from their phones. DraftKings acquired Jackpocket in May 2024. This acquisition opened up a new product category for DraftKings within a large and rapidly growing lottery courier vertical. Not only was this a fantastic business opportunity, but we also welcomed many talented new teammates from across the U.S. https://careers.draftkings.com/jobs/
Jul 23, 2025
8 min
Create the Playbook On Our Finance Team
Our finance team is different from your typical firm. As Jeff, Vice President of Internal Audit puts it: "You don't want to just be another number. You want to be part of something great—and growing. That's what I found here from day one." We sat down with Jeff, a seasoned audit leader, to discuss his experience and why DraftKings could be a game-changer for your career. He spent two decades at large financial institutions and came to DraftKings eight months ago to help create the playbook for many different projects.  "We're sort of building as we go through our day-to-day, and that's been great for both me and the team to realize there's not really a dedicated, correct way to do this work yet," Jeff said.   
May 20, 2025
11 min
Growth at Every Stage of Her Product Delivery Journey
When Michelle joined DraftKings seven years ago, she wasn't stepping into the business it is today, she was jumping into a tech company that was about to take off.  Michelle, now a Senior Manager on the Program Delivery team, has been part of DraftKings' transformation from a startup to a global leader in sports entertainment. She's one of a few teammates who has helped build our Engineering team from the beginning.    Listen to more of her career journey. Want to learn more? Check out our jobs page.   
May 6, 2025
11 min
Figuring Out Our Sportsbook Odds
The Trading team thrives on collaboration—not just within their group but across the entire company. We dive deeper into what it's like working on this team with two leaders who started as entry-level traders just three years go. Travis and Brennan shared what motivates them, stories about our exciting culture in our Las Vegas Office, and more about their day-to-day.  Think you're ready to join the team? Check out our roles. 
Mar 17, 2025
20 min
How We Embrace Your Superpowers
Join a team where top talent thrives. At DraftKings, we're building more than just a workplace—we're shaping the future of sports entertainment. Meet Linda Aiello, our Chief People Officer, whose journey from luxury retail to tech and now sports entertainment is redefining how we work, grow, and win together. Linda's passion for harnessing individual superpowers fuels a dynamic culture.  From flexible work models to dynamic office spaces, we're all about empowering you to do your best work—wherever that may be. Ready to own what's next?  Check out our open positions: https://careers.draftkings.com/jobs/  
Feb 27, 2025
17 min
Advice from Hiring Managers Before Your Interview
Stepping into an interview at DraftKings isn't just about answering questions—it's about speaking to your strengths and understanding how you can contribute to our innovative environment. To help you prepare, we spoke with three hiring managers who shared their journeys, insights, and advice for acing every step of our process.  Do you have more questions about the interview process? Check out this DraftKings podcast episode, where we discuss FAQs. If you're ready to see our open positions, check out our jobs page.   
Jan 14, 2025
12 min
Our Product & Tech Ecosystem Explained
DraftKings thrives on operational innovation.  In this episode of the DraftKings Life Podcast, Corey Gottlieb our Chief Product Officer, and Zach Maybury our Chief Technology Officer, reveal how our team pioneers the future of sports entertainment through data-driven insights and seamless product integration, with an ownership mentality. From Fantasy Sports to iGaming, explore how we're creating the ultimate fan experience here at DraftKings. Ready to rise to the occasion? Check out our open roles. 
Nov 12, 2024
23 min
Growing Your Career In Analytics
Our Analytics Team is the backbone of our innovative spirit. It combines the thrill of sports with the precision of data. It's not just about the spreadsheets; we're telling stories that change the course of our business.  One of our core beliefs here at DraftKings is that data drives our decisions. The data itself is impressive, but it's the people who inspire and motivate others to do their best work. Listen to the full episode with Joanna and Tyler to get more insights into what it's like being an analyst at DraftKings.  Think you could make an impact? Join our team. 
Oct 3, 2024
20 min
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