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Android Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant experience
  • At least 1 year of experience building and shipping Android applications using Kotlin
  • Familiarity with Android architecture patterns such as MVC or MVVM
  • Basic understanding of API integration and data persistence

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
  • Integrate APIs, manage data efficiently, and optimize performance for scalable app operation
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to improve code quality and maintainability

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration

About the company

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DraftKings

Sports Betting & iGaming

DraftKings Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company created to fuel the competitive spirit of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming and digital media. Headquartered in Boston, and launched in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman, DraftKings is the only U.S.-based vertically integrated sports betting operator. DraftKings is a multi-channel provider of sports betting and gaming technologies, powering sports and gaming entertainment for operators in 17 countries. DraftKings’ Sportsbook is live with mobile and/or retail betting operations in the United States pursuant to regulations in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports product is available in 7 countries internationally with 15 distinct sports categories. DraftKings is the official daily fantasy partner of the NFL, MLB, NASCAR, PGA TOUR and UFC as well as an authorized gaming operator of the NBA and MLB, an official sports betting partner of the NFL, an official betting operator of PGA TOUR and the official betting operator of UFC. Launched in August 2021, DraftKings Marketplace is a digital collectibles ecosystem designed for mainstream accessibility that offers curated NFT drops and supports secondary-market transactions. DraftKings also owns Vegas Sports Information Network, Inc. (VSiN), a multi-platform broadcast and content company.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustrySports Betting & iGaming
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

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 Mobile Engineer, you'll help shape the future of our Android platform by building scalable, high-performing features that power our app experience. Partnering with product managers, designers, and analysts, you'll turn ideas into seamless, user-focused solutions that keep our products at the forefront of sports and entertainment. You'll make key technical contributions that drive growth, enhance performance, and elevate how millions of customers interact with our products every day.


What You'll Do

  • 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.

What You'll Bring

  • 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.

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.

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