Senior Software Engineer (Android)

DraftKings; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Android) to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the flagship Sportsbook Application, enhancing user experiences and driving growth. Your expertise in Android development, particularly with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, will allow you to develop cutting-edge features and maintain high code quality. This is a unique opportunity to work on a high-impact project within a forward-thinking organization, where your contributions will shape the future of sports and entertainment experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Android development with a focus on Kotlin.
• Strong understanding of Clean Architecture and OOP principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems and APIs for a large user base.
• Mentor junior team members in best practices.

Skills

Android Development

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Kotlin Coroutines

Clean Architecture

OOP Principles

Design Patterns

RESTful APIs

Dependency Injection

Unit Testing

Job description

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 Senior Software Engineer (Android), you will be part of one of our multidisciplinary teams, working closely with designers, product managers, and data analysts. You will be a creative contributor to our processes and decision-making so that when we build new features, we can ensure the scalability and availability of the entire platform.

In this role, you will impact the flagship Sportsbook Application, our company's most significant product. As part of this elite team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the app's growth and success, making a substantial impact on its development and user experience. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-impact project that is central to our company’s vision and success.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AS A SENIOR 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.

• Define technical requirements in collaboration with the Product Team.

• Mentor and grow junior members of the team in best practices in Research and Development.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• At least 3 years of experience in Android development.

• Advanced proficiency in Kotlin and deep knowledge of Android SDKs.

• Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose and Kotlin Coroutines for modern, reactive UI development.

• Proven experience building and optimizing custom views and animations.

• Strong understanding of Clean Architecture, OOP principles, and Design Patterns.

• Expertise in native operating system capabilities, app signing, and deployment processes, and consumer app best practices.

• Solid experience integrating RESTful APIs and working with Dependency Injection frameworks (e.g., Dagger/Hilt/Koin).

• Excellent debugging,performanceoptimization, and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong focus on testability and maintainability, with extensive experience writing unit tests and leveraging testing frameworks.

• Familiarity with WebSockets and Server-Sent Events (SSEs) is a strong plus.

• Experience with Redux-style architectures (e.g., Redux/MVI) is a plus.

• Fluency in English.

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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.