Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
Applied through campus recruiting. Heard back within a few days and a phone interview was scheduled the next week.
First interview started with questions about personal background and experiences, and then quizzing on basic technical computer programming questions.
Questions
What is the difference/similarity between interpreted and compiled languages?
Was this helpful?
Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 29 interview experiences for the DraftKings Software Engineer role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
DraftKings's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Boston, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for DraftKings's Software Engineer interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
DraftKings Work Experiences
- 4.0Solid place to learnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesNovember 28, 2023Pros: Good learning environment, and not that hard of a place to work.Cons: Pays below the industry standards for engineering.
- 3.0Good Team, Rocky ManagementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesMarch 11, 2025Pros: Great teammates and people, cool product and office in Boston.Cons: Rocky experience with management and guidance. I've had teammates or coworkers that were let go without being put on a PIP or knowledge of their performance.
- 5.0Fun Place, Tough CommuteSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesOctober 20, 2015Pros: DraftKings is a fun place to work. All of the people I work with are skilled in their field and are easygoing, but focused on the job at hand. It makes for a great combination that makes me look forward to work and more confident in what I do.Cons: Commuting to downtown Boston can be difficult, what with traffic, the MBTA, and the weather.
