SENIOR LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER, ANDROID (Remote)

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Job Summary:

DraftKings is defining extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences through innovative technology. The Senior Lead Software Engineer, Android will develop cutting-edge Sportsbook features, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Own the Android technology roadmap, advocate for technical priorities, and drive the architecture, design, development, testing, maintenance, and operations of Android apps written in Kotlin.

• Mentor and guide Software Engineers, partnering with managers to deliver feedback and create growth opportunities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Product, Backend, and Platform stakeholders, and partner with iOS counterparts to ensure feature parity across platforms.

• Serve as the primary Android engineering voice within the organization, syncing with team leads and business partners to define milestones and deliverables.

• Lead design sessions, establish coding standards, and promote best software engineering practices to deliver high-quality code.

• Tackle complex technical challenges and develop proof-of-concepts to drive innovation or reduce risks for upcoming projects.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Proven track record as a technical expert on Android development with extensive experience in Android Clean architecture, Kotlin, and modern development practices like MVVM, MVI, and Jetpack Compose.

• Deep understanding of Android’s internal complexities and proficiency in interfacing with backend systems through BFFs, APIs, and WebSockets.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide teams, prioritize customer experience, and drive high standards of software engineering practices across multiple teams.

• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and real-time decision-making abilities.

• Experience with automated testing and writing comprehensive test suites across architecture levels.

Company:

It's simple, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Public Company. DraftKings Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.