DraftKings

Senior Lead Software Engineer, Android

DraftKings$160K — $200K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of professional Android development experience.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and Android SDKs.
  • Extensive experience in leading architecture design for enterprise apps.
  • Deep understanding of asynchronous programming with Kotlin coroutines.
  • Strong experience with Jetpack Compose and UI performance tuning.
  • Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own the architecture and delivery of complex Android initiatives.
  • Lead technical strategy and shape frameworks for Android development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical roadmaps.
  • Architect scalable Android codebases using modern practices.
  • Oversee API integration and advanced performance optimization.
  • Conduct architectural reviews for optimal performance and maintainability.
  • Mentor engineers across teams on technical challenges and growth.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Equity options in a publicly traded company.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Lead Mobile Engineer, you'll be the technical force behind our most ambitious mobile initiatives. In this role, you'll shape architectural strategy, lead high-impact Android projects from concept through delivery, and set the engineering standards that elevate our mobile platform. You'll partner with leaders in Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to align technical execution with strategic goals, mentor engineers across levels, and ensure our Android applications are built for scalability, performance, and longevity.

What You'll Do
  • Own the architecture, design, and delivery of complex, cross-functional Android initiatives from inception through launch.
  • Lead technical strategy for Android development, shaping frameworks, tools, and patterns adopted across the organization.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineering leaders to define technical roadmaps that align with business priorities.
  • Architect modular, scalable Android codebases using Jetpack libraries, Jetpack Compose, and modern development practices.
  • Oversee API integration strategies, state management, and advanced performance optimization.
  • Conduct architectural reviews to ensure solutions meet performance, maintainability, and scalability goals.
  • Mentor and coach engineers across teams, offering guidance on complex technical challenges and professional growth.
  • Partner with QA and DevOps to advance CI/CD pipelines, testing automation, and release processes for maximum reliability.
  • Stay ahead of Android ecosystem trends and champion technologies to give our products a competitive edge.


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience, and training.
  • At least 7 years of professional Android development experience, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale mobile applications.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin, Android SDKs, and advanced architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture).
  • Extensive experience leading technical strategy, architecture design, and implementation for enterprise-grade apps.
  • Deep understanding of asynchronous programming with Kotlin coroutines, flows, and reactive streams.
  • Strong experience with Jetpack Compose, custom view development, animations, and UI performance tuning.
  • Proven ability to integrate RESTful APIs, manage complex application state, and ensure robust data persistence.
  • Familiarity with dependency injection frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management.
  • Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence technical direction at scale and mentor teams through complex challenges.
  • Experience with Redux patterns, functional programming, or exposure to multi-platform mobile development 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 160,700.00 USD - 200,900.00 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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