We're defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Here, "impossible" isn't part of our vocabulary. You'll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They're worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.
The Crown Is Yours
We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer, Android to join our Sportsbook Mobile team. This team is at the forefront of developing and enhancing our cutting-edge Sportsbook features on iOS and Android native apps, using the latest native technologies and best practices. Our team owns real-time sports betting, live scores, personalized recommendations, search, streaming, and more. In this role, you will have an opportunity to transform product vision into high-quality features that put the customer first. This role requires a high level of personal accountability and a blend of strong technical skills, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative spirit.
What you'll do as a Lead Software Engineer, Android
- Develop systems and APIs that power a rich set of applications used by a large and passionate group of users every day.
- Develop new features, iterating on the current systems, and maintaining our high code quality.
- Care about agility as much as you care about scalability. We roll out products very quickly and are looking for a team that can pivot at a moment's notice.
- Work closely with the Product Team to understand the scope of the project and define technical requirements.
- Mentor and grow junior members of the team in best practices.
What you'll bring
- At least 5 years of experience in Android development.
- Proficiency in Kotlin and Android SDKs.
- Experience with custom views, animations, and reactive programming (RxKotlin/RxJava, Kotlin coroutines).
- Strong knowledge of OOP principles, Design Patterns, and native OS capabilities.
- Expertise in app signing, deployment processes, and consumer app best practices.
- Experience with REST APIs, Dependency Injection, and debugging.
- Familiarity with Jetpack Compose and Redux is a plus.
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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.
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It's simple, at DraftKings, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. We’re developing the most innovative and entertaining real money products and offers; to forever transform how people experience sports; to be a fully vertically integrated sports betting operator. It's our ultimate goal to build the best, most trusted, and most customer-centric destination for our players.
We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Why Work With Us
Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers. Ready to own what’s next?
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