Is DraftKings a good company to work for?

DraftKings has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 998 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at DraftKings to a friend and 61% 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?

71% 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 (81) , Software Engineer (58) , Senior Software Engineer (44) , 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 95 reviews)); "The culture is great if you like sports and can "hang with the guys"." ((in 80 reviews)); "Great benefits, SO MUCH GROWTH, always something new and exciting happening" ((in 62 reviews)); "Work life balance seems good but can be a little boring" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great teams to work with" ((in 30 reviews))

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

"Pay is low" ((in 39 reviews)); "some managers don’t seem to put in effort toward the growth of those under them" ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours and and intense environment" ((in 11 reviews)); "The communication towards the managerial staff is absolutely atrocious." ((in 9 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 are the top reviewed DraftKings locations?

Boston , Las Vegas , New York , Hoboken , Jersey City , Chicago , Washington , Austin , San Francisco , Atlantic City , New Brunswick , East Saint Louis , Maryland , Newburgh , Scottsdale , Tempe , Detroit , Lansing , Raleigh , Dallas , Texas City , Nashville , Cleveland , North Royalton , Reynoldsburg , California City , Los Angeles , San Diego , Dover , Fairfield

DraftKings reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(895 total reviews)

Jason Robins

79% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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DraftKings has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 895 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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895 reviews

3.0

Mar 22, 2024

Great place to work but can be better

Senior associate, marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, autonomy, growing company

Cons

Pay transparency, pay below industry standards

DraftKings Response

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Thank you for sharing your candid feedback with us. It's great to hear you appreciate the work-life balance, autonomy, and our company's growth. Your concerns around pay transparency are important to us, and we'll share your feedback with our team. We continuously review our compensation packages to ensure they are competitive. We encourage you to discuss any concerns directly with your manager or HRBP as we continue improving these aspects in our workplace.

5.0

Mar 19, 2024

Best Employer I've ever worked for

Customer experience associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Perks galore, incentive programs, bonuses, swag, gift cards at Christmas, unlimited paid time off, paid family leave, good benefits, opportunities galore, getting to work from home, work from home reimbursement, company stock gifted upon hire, company match 401K, still a great sense of team even working remotely. (Also get to win cool stuff, raffles for game experiences such as VIP football game tickets and food, a chance at seats in DK suite for other events at Gillette Stadium, Doordash every Sunday for NFL season, the list goes on)

Cons

I have not found one yet!

5.0

Mar 19, 2024

Positive Experience as a Recruiter at DraftKings: No Significant Drawbacks to Report

Talent aquisition

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working as a recruiter at DraftKings, Inc has been a fulfilling experience. The team is supportive, and there's a strong emphasis on professional growth. I appreciate the collaborative environment and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by connecting talent with exciting career opportunities.

Cons

Having worked as a recruiter at DraftKings, Inc, I have found no significant drawbacks to mention. The supportive team, opportunities for growth, and positive work environment have made my experience truly rewarding.

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