Is DraftKings a good company to work for?

DraftKings has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 988 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at DraftKings to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DraftKings have been left by employees working as CX Associate , Customer Service Representative and Software Engineer .

Does DraftKings pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DraftKings employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DraftKings. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DraftKings?

70% of DraftKings employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DraftKings 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DraftKings?

Customer Experience Associate (80) , Software Engineer (58) , Senior Software Engineer (43) , Customer Service Representative (17) , Lead Software Engineer (16) , CX Associate (10) , Analyst (9) , SPORTS TRADER (9) , Intern (8) , Manager (8) , Business Analyst (7) , Data Engineer (7) , Software Developer (7) , Talent Acquisition (7) , Trader (7)

What are the pros of working at DraftKings according to real employee reviews?

"People are great and excited to work there" ((in 94 reviews)); "The culture is great if you like sports and can "hang with the guys"." ((in 76 reviews)); "Great benefits, SO MUCH GROWTH, always something new and exciting happening" ((in 64 reviews)); "Work life balance seems good but can be a little boring" ((in 44 reviews)); "Great teams to work with" ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DraftKings according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low" ((in 40 reviews)); "Then the manager lied again and told HR i was not clocking in the way i was told to." ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours and and intense environment" ((in 10 reviews)); "The communication towards the managerial staff is absolutely atrocious." ((in 8 reviews)); "No diversity." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about DraftKings layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DraftKings layoffs and their outlook for job security at DraftKings in 2026.

What DraftKings locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Jersey City , Hoboken , Boston , New York , Las Vegas

DraftKings reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(886 total reviews)

Jason Robins

78% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

DraftKings has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 886 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DraftKings employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

886 reviews

1.0

Mar 23, 2022

Trader Position isn't what it seems

Sports trader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get to watch sports for a living.

Cons

The pay is very bad. No direction from leadership. Company is extremely disorganized. Management does not have your back. Expected to work weekends and late hours. Zero Diversity. Work with all Men. A lot of turnover. Zero to little training. Promotions are political and minimal. Comp increases don't even meet inflation. Only DK department that was forced into the office during the pandemic. Expected to relocate with zero assistance. No perks related to sports.

DraftKings Response

4y

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and share your candid feedback. We know our Trading team requires strong collaboration across the team in an exceptionally fast-paced and dynamic environment. Given the nature of the sporting calendar and the direct correlation this type of role has with live sports, it is natural for employees in this position to work evenings and weekends as part of a regular shift and rotation schedule. We have experienced significant growth recently and are working to ensure a strong and diverse leadership team to support the trading group, especially as we shift to our new office location. Our hiring philosophy is focused on merit; however, we are aligned on the need to onboard a diverse team with a strong mix of skills across our organization. I encourage you to reach out to me or your HRBP to discuss your concerns in more detail so we can work together on strengthening our employee experience in Las Vegas. Ian Bradley SVP, Trading and Digital Sportsbook Operations

3.0

Sep 18, 2021

HR Unresponsive

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful reviews and draws many talented individuals.

Cons

HR does not provide the candidates a full scope of what DraftKings have to offer and does not give the candidate opportunity to present themselves properly. They are missing out on solid, smart and eager potential employees. HR ignores correspondence and there is lack of communication and in such a hot market, this isn’t the time to slack on responsibilities in finding new team members.

DraftKings Response

4y

Thank you for your candid feedback about your experience with our recruiting team. We know the importance of being transparent with candidates throughout all stages of the interview and selection process. While our teammates strive to deliver a white-glove experience to all of our candidates, we understand that this experience isn’t consistent with our intent as a people-first organization. I encourage you to reach out to me or your local HR Business Partner to address your concerns in more detail so we can continue to attract strong talent to our open roles. George Hotter, VP Talent Acquisition

2.0

Jan 5, 2019

Administration

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great employee perks, work/ life balance, new products, exciting industry

Cons

Promotions not based on performance, lack of diversity, communication issues across the organization

DraftKings Response

7y

Thank you for your review and your contributions to DraftKings' success. We are happy that you enjoy the perks, our products, and the exciting future ahead of us. We doubled the company in 2018 and are working to improve all aspects of DraftKings to support our existing employees and new teammates. If you have additional feedback, your manager and HR Business Partners are great resources. Jason

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