Mobile Architect, iOS and Android

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Boston, MA
Hybrid
Senior level
Digital Media • Gaming • Information Technology • Software • Sports • eSports • Big Data Analytics
The Crown Is Yours
The Role
As a Mobile Architect, you will lead the architectural direction for mobile applications, ensuring they align with business and technical needs. Your role involves guiding engineering teams, developing scalable solutions, overseeing operational stability, and driving technological strategies for mobile products.
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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

As a Mobile Architect on our Client Engineering Architecture team, you will be the heart of innovation, leading efforts across multiple teams to pioneer new technologies and lead the architecture of scalable and resilient solutions for our end users. In this role, you will ensure that all solutions meet both technical and business requirements, taking responsibility for delivering end-to-end solutions across various verticals. You will define and maintain an architectural vision that aligns with the product roadmap and translates into actionable development plans.

What you’ll do as a Native Mobile Architect, iOS & Android 

  • Guide iOS and Android engineering teams to ensure the consistent application of architectural principles. 

  • Compose architectural solutions and documentation of high-level mobile product specifications, focusing on scalability, fault tolerance, and optimal resource use across iOS and Android platforms.

  • Proactively seek feedback across our Engineering team to deeply understand the needs of internal customers.

  • Engage with internal teams to identify technical enablers, infrastructure, and architectural needs for future mobile features and scalability.

  • Monitor technical solution maturity, ensure proper client back-end communication patterns, and partner with different Engineering teams and departments to ensure proper solutions are in place.

  • Oversee operational stability for mobile applications, ensuring high standards of performance, monitoring, and alerting practices are in place for mobile reliability.

  • Be at the spearhead of big technical changes and drive the technological strategy of sportsbook applications.

  • Conduct technological POCs and investigations.

 

What you’ll bring   

  • Proven experience in technology leadership roles such as Architect, Tech Lead, or Team Lead, with a strong ability to design, build, and operate scalable, robust systems.

  • A strategic mindset to define and drive big-picture goals combined with the technical expertise to provide hands-on guidance and detailed support to the team.

  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills, including the ability to translate ambiguous inputs from multiple stakeholders into clear, actionable plans, deliver impactful presentations, and document technical decisions effectively.

  • Deep expertise in mobile application development with proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Swift or Kotlin, and a solid understanding of automation testing practices.

  • At least 7 years in mobile application architecture, with a track record of building and maintaining high-load, client-backend applications.

  • A collaborative approach to problem-solving, ensuring cross-functional alignment and leveraging technical insights to optimize solutions for complex challenges.

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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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 180,000.00 USD - 225,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire salaries 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 salary 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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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
5,300 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

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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