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 3.6 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 88 reviews)); "The culture is great if you like sports and can "hang with the guys"." ((in 78 reviews)); "Great benefits, SO MUCH GROWTH, always something new and exciting happening" ((in 66 reviews)); "Work life balance seems good but can be a little boring" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great teams to work with" ((in 26 reviews))

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

"Pay is low" ((in 39 reviews)); "Then the manager lied again and told HR i was not clocking in the way i was told to." ((in 16 reviews)); "Shift working, average salary and bonus as stocks which are vesting." ((in 14 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours and can be incredibly boring" ((in 13 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

77% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

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

3.0

Feb 4, 2026

Good place to start a software engineering career

Internship

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive environment, strong training programs, helpful mentors, good exposure to real projects and modern technologies.

Cons

Salary growth can be slow at the beginning, processes can feel heavy, learning curve is steep for juniors.

DraftKings Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you found DraftKings to be a supportive place to start your software engineering career, with strong training, helpful mentors, and exposure to real projects and modern technologies. We also appreciate your candid feedback about salary progression, processes, and the learning curve for juniors. As we continue to grow, we’re focused on creating clear development pathways and refining how we balance structure with flexibility so early-career engineers feel both challenged and supported.

1.0

Feb 4, 2026

Cons-heavy Review

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The brand name looks good on a resume, and compensation can be competitive depending on your role. Some coworkers are smart and genuinely try to do good work.

Cons

Culture is chaotic and poorly managed. Leadership talks a big game about transparency and work-life balance, but the reality is constant fire drills, unclear priorities, and shifting expectations. Decisions are made last-minute, often without input from the people actually doing the work, and then leadership acts surprised when things go sideways. There’s a lot of politics and favoritism, with promotions and recognition feeling inconsistent and opaque. Burnout is common, but instead of addressing root causes, it’s brushed off as “part of the grind.” Processes change constantly, documentation is lacking, and accountability almost always rolls downhill. Work-life balance is more marketing than reality. Long hours are normalized, especially around launches, and “flexibility” tends to disappear when deadlines get tight.

DraftKings Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share such honest feedback. We recognize the seriousness of the concerns you’ve raised around culture, prioritization, communication, and work-life balance. While operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment can create pressure, it should never come at the expense of clarity, sustainability, or trust. We’re focused on strengthening how we set priorities, communicate decisions, and support our teams, especially during high-impact launches, so feedback is not just heard but acted on. Your perspective matters, and it plays an important role in helping us build a more transparent and sustainable workplace.

4.0

Feb 2, 2026

Great experience

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people. Fast moving product.

Cons

Boring and repetitive work. Less pay

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