As a Senior Software Engineer for Android, you will develop high-quality applications, collaborate across teams, and mentor engineers, focusing on scalable solutions.
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 a feature focused cross-functional native team collaborating with other native developers to deliver features in both iOS and Android in lockstep and on schedule. You will contribute to the technical design, write tasks, and plan the scope of the work, mentor engineers, and swarm to ensure the team succeeds together. You will be a creative contributor to our processes and decision-making so when we build new features, we can ensure scalability and availability of the entire platform. You'll be dedicated to delivering best-in-class mobile experiences, work across teams, influence product direction, and contribute to the continued evolution of our mobile platform within a dynamic enterprise environment.
What you'll do as a Senior Software Engineer, Android
What you'll bring
Join Our Team
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 119,500.00 USD - 149,400.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates 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 pay 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.
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 a feature focused cross-functional native team collaborating with other native developers to deliver features in both iOS and Android in lockstep and on schedule. You will contribute to the technical design, write tasks, and plan the scope of the work, mentor engineers, and swarm to ensure the team succeeds together. You will be a creative contributor to our processes and decision-making so when we build new features, we can ensure scalability and availability of the entire platform. You'll be dedicated to delivering best-in-class mobile experiences, work across teams, influence product direction, and contribute to the continued evolution of our mobile platform within a dynamic enterprise environment.
What you'll do as a Senior Software Engineer, Android
- Development of high-quality Android applications that deliver engaging, reliable experiences to millions of users.
- Architect scalable, modular, and maintainable Android codebases, leveraging modern development practices.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define and deliver new features end-to-end.
- Work with Jetpack libraries and explore the adoption of Jetpack Compose where it adds value to the user experience and developer velocity.
- Stay ahead of Android platform changes, ecosystem updates, and mobile trends to keep the team's skills and tools cutting-edge.
What you'll bring
- At least 3 years experience building and shipping Android applications using Kotlin and modern Android development principles.
- Strong knowledge of Android architecture patterns such as MVVM, MVI, or Clean Architecture.
- Working knowledge of Jetpack Compose and a passion for exploring modern UI frameworks.
- Deep understanding of asynchronous programming using coroutines, flows, and reactive streams.
- Experience integrating RESTful APIs, handling data persistence, and managing complex states in mobile apps.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for Android, automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Espresso, Mockk), and release processes.
- A user-focused mindset, with an ability to translate product and design requirements into intuitive mobile experiences.
Join Our Team
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 119,500.00 USD - 149,400.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates 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 pay 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.
Top Skills
Android
Ci/Cd
Espresso
Jetpack
Jetpack Compose
Junit
Kotlin
Mockk
Restful Apis
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