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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.
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.
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.
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.
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The US base salary range for this full-time position is 136,000.00 USD - 170,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.