Lead Software Engineer, Android

undefined ago • 5 Years + • Mobile Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Lead Mobile Engineer, you'll drive the development of innovative mobile experiences that engage millions of sports fans worldwide. You'll take the lead on complex, high-impact Android initiatives, owning everything from technical design through delivery. Collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers, you'll align vision with execution while mentoring teammates on best practices. Your work will set the benchmark for performance, scalability, and reliability, keeping our Android applications at the forefront of the industry.
Must have:
  • Lead the design, development, and release of new Android features, owning projects from concept through delivery.
  • Build systems, APIs, and functionality that power high-quality mobile applications for a passionate, global customer base.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and data analysts to define technical requirements and align solutions with business goals.
  • Architect scalable, maintainable Android codebases using modern tools, frameworks, and best development practices.
  • Leverage Jetpack libraries and Jetpack Compose to deliver performant, intuitive UI experiences.
  • Integrate RESTful APIs, manage state and data persistence, and ensure app reliability through proactive monitoring and optimization.
  • Mentor and guide engineers, fostering technical growth and adherence to high coding standards.
  • Maintain code quality through testing, code reviews, and continuous improvement, while staying ahead of Android platform updates and emerging technologies.
Good to have:
  • Experience with Redux
  • functional programming
  • exposure to JavaScript and React

Job Details

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Lead Mobile Engineer, you'll drive the development of innovative mobile experiences that engage millions of sports fans worldwide. You'll take the lead on complex, high-impact Android initiatives, owning everything from technical design through delivery. Collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers, you'll align vision with execution while mentoring teammates on best practices. Your work will set the benchmark for performance, scalability, and reliability, keeping our Android applications at the forefront of the industry.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the design, development, and release of new Android features, owning projects from concept through delivery.
  • Build systems, APIs, and functionality that power high-quality mobile applications for a passionate, global customer base.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and data analysts to define technical requirements and align solutions with business goals.
  • Architect scalable, maintainable Android codebases using modern tools, frameworks, and best development practices.
  • Leverage Jetpack libraries and Jetpack Compose to deliver performant, intuitive UI experiences.
  • Integrate RESTful APIs, manage state and data persistence, and ensure app reliability through proactive monitoring and optimization.
  • Mentor and guide engineers, fostering technical growth and adherence to high coding standards.
  • Maintain code quality through testing, code reviews, and continuous improvement, while staying ahead of Android platform updates and emerging technologies.

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience and training.
  • At least 5 years of professional Android development experience, with proven success leading projects or teams.
  • Expert proficiency in Kotlin and strong understanding of Android SDKs, architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, or Clean Architecture), and OOP principles.
  • Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose, Jetpack libraries, and modern UI development practices.
  • Strong background in API integration, asynchronous programming (coroutines, flows, RxJava/RxKotlin), and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with dependency injection, custom view development, and animations.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and release processes.
  • Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong leadership and communication abilities, with a track record of mentoring engineers and collaborating effectively across teams.
  • Experience with Redux, functional programming, or exposure to JavaScript and React is a plus.

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About The Company

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. It’s simple, at DraftKings, we believe life’s more fun with skin in the game. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. Headquartered in Boston, with offices around the globe, we believe we can continue to define what it means to be a technology company in sports entertainment. We love what we do, and think you will too.

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