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Backend Software Engineer compensation in United States at DraftKings ranges from $153K per year for L10 to $241K per year for L7. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $199K. View the base salary, equity, and bonus breakdowns for DraftKings's total compensation packages. Last updated: 1/1/2026
Average Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock () | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
L10Software Engineer(Entry Level) | $153K | $127K | $17.2K | $8.8K |
L9Senior Software Engineer | $193K | $145K | $36.4K | $11.8K |
L8Lead Software Engineer | $249K | $162K | $66.8K | $19.7K |
L7Senior Lead Software Engineer | $241K | $173K | $52.5K | $16.4K |
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Vesting Schedule
25%
YR 1
25%
YR 2
25%
YR 3
25%
YR 4
Stock Type
RSU
At DraftKings, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:
25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)
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