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Lead Software Engineer, Android

DraftKings Inc. is a leading American gambling company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in online sports betting and daily fantasy sports.

DraftKings Inc.

Employee count: 1001-5000

Canada only

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.

Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

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DraftKings Inc. is an American gambling company that has established itself at the forefront of the daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting industries. Founded in 2012 by Jason Robins, Paul Liberman, and Matt Kalish, DraftKings was born out of a shared passion for sports and competitive gaming. The company initially started in a small apartment in Watertown, Massachusetts, but has since grown into one of the most recognized names in sports entertainment.

DraftKings revolutionized the way sports fans engage with their favorite teams by offering a platform for daily fantasy sports competitions. After launching its daily fantasy sports platform, DraftKings rapidly gained popularity, especially during the fantasy football season. As the legal landscape for sports betting began to shift in the United States, DraftKings seized the opportunity to expand into the sports betting market, launching its online sportsbook in 2018. Today, the company serves millions of customers across various states, providing an immersive sports entertainment experience that is unmatched in the industry. Through its innovative approach, DraftKings continues to redefine the way fans interact with sports, making it a central player in the evolving landscape of gambling and sports entertainment.

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