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 YoursAs 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 TeamWe'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.
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