About DraftKings Inc.
DraftKings Inc. is a leading technology company that is shaping the future of AI in enhancing customer experiences and streamlining operations. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.draftkings.com.
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Job Overview
This is a remote job, open to candidates in the USA.
As a Lead Software Engineer for Android, you will drive the development of innovative mobile experiences, lead complex Android initiatives, and mentor teammates while ensuring high-quality performance and reliability of applications.
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
Skills Required
- 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
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits
Company H1B Sponsorship
DraftKings Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 5 in 2023, 38 in 2022, 27 in 2021, 27 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.