Lead Software Engineer, Android

About DraftKings

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

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.