Lead Software Engineer, Android

DraftKings Inc. is a technology company that leverages AI to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations. As a Lead Mobile Engineer, you will drive the development of innovative Android applications, lead complex projects, and mentor other engineers to ensure high standards and quality in mobile development.

Responsibilities:

• 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

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