DraftKings Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Lead Software Engineer, Android
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expDraftKings Inc. is a technology company focused on innovation and enhancing customer experiences through AI. As a Lead Mobile Engineer, you will drive the development of mobile experiences for sports fans, leading complex Android initiatives and mentoring teammates in best practices.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with Redux, functional programming, or exposure to JavaScript and React is a plus
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
DraftKings Inc.
It's simple, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.64BKey Investors
Michael JordanManhattan Venture Partners (MVP)Eldridge Industries
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-06-06Post Ipo Equity· $324.04M
2020-09-02Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Jason Robins
CEO and Co-Founder
Alan Ellingson
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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