DraftKings

Lead Software Engineer, Android

DraftKings$136K — $170K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant experience.
  • At least 5 years of professional Android development experience.
  • Expert proficiency in Kotlin and strong understanding of Android SDKs.
  • Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose and modern UI development practices.
  • Strong background in API integration and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with dependency injection and animations.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and release of new Android features.
  • Build systems and functionality for high-quality mobile applications.
  • Collaborate to define technical requirements and align solutions with business goals.
  • Architect scalable and maintainable Android codebases.
  • Leverage Jetpack libraries to deliver intuitive UI experiences.
  • Integrate RESTful APIs and manage state for app reliability.
  • Mentor and guide engineers on best practices and coding standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work opportunities.
  • Retirement plans with company matching contributions.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
  • Generous vacation and paid time off policies.
Full Job Description
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.


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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.

About DraftKings

DraftKings is an American daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting operator. The company allows users to enter daily and weekly fantasy sports–related contests and win money based on individual player performances in five major American sports, Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer, NASCAR auto racing, Canadian Football League, the XFL, mixed martial arts and Tennis. In August 2018, DraftKings launched DraftKings Sportsbook in New Jersey becoming the first legal mobile sports betting operator in the state. Since launching in New Jersey, DraftKings has opened mobile sports betting operations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and opened in New Hampshire December 30, 2019 after reaching contract with the New Hampshire Lottery. Retail sports betting is available in Iowa, Mississippi and New York. DraftKings Sportsbook mobile and retail sports betting products allow bettors in each state engage in betting for most major U.S. and international sports. As of April 2016, the majority of U.S. states consider fantasy sports a game of skill and not gambling. In November 2016, FanDuel and DraftKings, the two largest companies in the daily fantasy sports industry, reached an agreement to merge. However the merger was terminated in July 2017 due to it being blocked by the Federal Trade Commission as the combined company would have controlled a 90 percent of the market for daily fantasy sports. As of July 2017, DraftKings had eight million users.
Learn more about DraftKings
Size
3,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$577.9 million
Revenue
$292.3 million
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