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DraftKings is a sports-technology and media entertainment platform founded in 2012 to change the way consumers engage with their favorite athletes, teams, and s

Lead Software Engineer, Android

Android EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 6,400Since 2012Company Site

Location

Massachusetts

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$136K - $170K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishAndroidJavaScriptKotlinReactReduxRxJava

Job Description

Lead Software Engineer, Android

DraftKings

• 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.

Job Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits as applicable

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