Lead Software Engineer, iOS

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

DraftKings is growing quickly and we’re looking for a Lead iOS Engineer to join our Mobile Platform team. This team is responsible for building out the key components that are to be used across all of DraftKings' mobile suite of applications for both iOS and Android. The mobile platform team makes crucial decisions around tech stack, common libraries, and architecture and they also own critical backbone features like user management, system design, and user wallets! 

You will be responsible for delivering features and working on bugs, and helping with the development and integration of these features with all of DraftKings applications. This position requires strong technical skills and a bias toward collaboration. You will be working across teams, informing business decisions, and helping to expand our best-in-class Gaming applications.

What you’ll do as a Lead iOS Engineer

• 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.

• Care about agility as much as you care about scalability. We roll out products very quickly and are looking for a team that can pivot at a moment’s notice.

• Work closely with the Product Team to understand the scope of the project and define technical requirements.

• Mentor and grow junior members of the team in best practices in research and development.

 What you’ll bring   

• At least 5+ years of experience in iOS development.

• Strong proficiency in Swift/SwiftUI.

• Background in the development of custom views and animations.

• Strong knowledge of OOP principles and Design Patterns.

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

• Experience in consuming REST APIs and with Dependency Injection.

• Solid debugging and troubleshooting skills.

• Familiarity with functional programming and with JavaScript and React will be a major advantage.

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 $132,000.00 - $198,000.00, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries 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 salary range and how that was determined during the hiring process.