Android Engineer - Build Scalable, User-Centric Apps

DraftKings Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings is seeking a Mobile Engineer to shape the future of our Android platform. You will build scalable, high‑performing features using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, collaborating with product managers, designers, and analysts to deliver user‑centric experiences.

You’ll contribute to performance optimization, API integration, and the mobile architecture choices that power millions of customers across our sports and entertainment products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience, and training.
• At least 1 year of experience building and shipping Android applications using Kotlin.
• Familiarity with Android architecture patterns such as MVC or MVVM.
• A willingness to learn Jetpack Compose and other modern UI frameworks.
• Basic understanding of API integration and data persistence.
• Enthusiasm for writing clean, maintainable code and contributing to team quality practices.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A passion for creating intuitive, user-friendly mobile experiences.

Responsibilities

• Build engaging, reliable Android applications using Kotlin and modern frameworks like Jetpack Compose.
• Translate designs into seamless features, collaborating with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver user-focused experiences.
• Integrate APIs, manage data efficiently, and optimize performance to ensure our app runs at scale.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to improve code quality and maintainability.
• Contribute to technical decisions that shape our mobile architecture and influence future development.
• Stay current with Android tools, trends, and best practices to continuously expand your expertise.

Skills

Android development

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

MVC/MVVM

Job description

DraftKings is seeking a Mobile Engineer to shape the future of our Android platform. You will build scalable, high‑performing features using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, collaborating with product managers, designers, and analysts to deliver user‑centric experiences.

You’ll contribute to performance optimization, API integration, and the mobile architecture choices that power millions of customers across our sports and entertainment products.