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DraftKings Inc. · 2 hours ago

Director, Mobile Software Engineering

DraftKings Inc. is a technology company that is integrating AI into its operations to enhance customer experiences and streamline processes. As the Director of Mobile Engineering, you will set the vision and strategy for mobile engineering, overseeing multiple teams to deliver innovative mobile experiences on iOS and Android platforms while aligning engineering efforts with business priorities.

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Responsibilities

Lead and develop multiple mobile engineering teams across iOS, Android, and cross-platform technologies
Define and execute the strategic vision for mobile engineering in alignment with company goals
Oversee delivery of all mobile initiatives, ensuring quality, scalability, and exceptional user experiences
Partner with executive leadership to align mobile roadmaps with business objectives, customer needs, and market trends
Drive engineering operational excellence by implementing processes that improve speed, quality, and predictability
Establish and monitor key performance metrics for mobile delivery, technical health, and team performance
Mentor senior engineering managers and technical leads, building leadership depth within the organization
Lead recruitment and retention efforts to grow a diverse, high-performing mobile organization
Partner with architecture and platform teams to guide technology choices, frameworks, and long-term platform strategy
Represent mobile engineering in executive forums, budget planning, and cross-functional strategic initiatives

Qualification

Mobile application architectureLeadership in engineeringIOSAndroid developmentTechnology strategy executionBudget managementRecruitment skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
At least 6 years of experience in a high-growth, large-scale environment, with a track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams across the full software development lifecycle
Proven success leading mobile engineering organizations to deliver large-scale, high-traffic applications on iOS and Android
Strong technical foundation in mobile application architecture, development practices, and platform-specific considerations
Experience building and executing multi-year technology strategies in alignment with business goals
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, capacity planning, and organizational scaling
Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing leaders and teams
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level
Passion for building best-in-class mobile products and creating an engineering culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity

Benefits

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Company

DraftKings Inc.

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H1B Sponsorship

DraftKings Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2023 (5)
2022 (38)
2021 (27)
2020 (27)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.64B
Key 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

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Jason Robins
CEO and Co-Founder
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Alan Ellingson
Chief Financial Officer
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