Senior Lead Software Engineer, Android

About this role

## About DraftKings

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.

### The Crown Is Yours

As a Senior Lead Mobile Engineer, you'll be the technical force behind our most ambitious mobile initiatives. In this role, you'll shape architectural strategy, lead high-impact Android projects from concept through delivery, and set the engineering standards that elevate our mobile platform. You'll partner with leaders in Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to align technical execution with strategic goals, mentor engineers across levels, and ensure our Android applications are built for scalability, performance, and longevity.


What You'll Do

• Own the architecture, design, and delivery of complex, cross-functional Android initiatives from inception through launch.
• Lead technical strategy for Android development, shaping frameworks, tools, and patterns adopted across the organization.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineering leaders to define technical roadmaps that align with business priorities.
• Architect modular, scalable Android codebases using Jetpack libraries, Jetpack Compose, and modern development practices.
• Oversee API integration strategies, state management, and advanced performance optimization.
• Conduct architectural reviews to ensure solutions meet performance, maintainability, and scalability goals.
• Mentor and coach engineers across teams, offering guidance on complex technical challenges and professional growth.
• Partner with QA and DevOps ...