Lead Android Developer

Bally’s Interactive is redefining the future of entertainment by powering one of the world’s most dynamic entertainment ecosystems. We believe the customer experience is the product, and through technology and innovation, we create experiences that captivate and delight our customers.

You’ll apply your expertise in sports betting, iGaming, live sports streaming, payments and fraud prevention, CRM, and gamification technologies. Whether your passion lies in data, AI, machine learning, user experience, security, or emerging tech, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, put your ideas to the test, and make a real impact.

Bally’s Media operates the Bally Sports Live and Stadium sports streaming services. Bally Sports Live is a free live streaming app that allows sports fans to engage with their favorite events in real-time while fostering interactive fan communities and earning rewards for activities. Stadium, a joint venture between Bally’s and Silver Chalice (owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, who also owns the Chicago Bulls and White Sox), is a free advertising-supported streaming (FAST) sports network distributed through partners such as Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV and Prime Video, Tubi, YouTube TV, DirecTV and Fubo. Sports and events that Bally Sports Live and Stadium broadcast include Minor League Baseball, Savannah Bananas, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, GLORY Kickboxing, AVP Pro beach volleyball as well as betting shows.

We’re looking for a Lead Android Engineer to help build the next generation of Bally Sports Live experiences across mobile and connected devices. In this hands‑on technical leadership role, you’ll shape the apps fans rely on to watch games live, interact with content, and engage with sports in entirely new ways.

You’ll architect and deliver high‑performance Android applications designed for live streaming, real‑time interactivity, and gamified fan experiences. Working closely with Product and Design, you’ll bring new features to life across a modern Android stack using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Firebase. From kickoff to kickoff, your work will directly impact how fans watch, play, and connect with their favorite teams.

This role is a current vacancy , and we are actively seeking a candidate to join the team.

• Own the Android product experience end‑to‑end, from architecture and performance optimization to feature development and UI polish
• Lead development of Kotlin‑based Android applications that power live sports streaming, interactive features, and gamified fan engagement
• Architect and implement modern Android solutions using Jetpack Compose and the latest Jetpack libraries
• Optimize video playback performance, buffering behavior, and UI responsiveness for live streaming experiences
• Integrate observability and analytics tools such as Datadog and Firebase Crashlytics to maintain production‑grade reliability
• Partner closely with Agile product teams (Product Managers and Product Designers) to define priorities, make smart tradeoffs, and deliver features fans love
• Collaborate with iOS, connected TV, and backend teams to ensure consistent experiences across every platform where fans watch
• Drive efficient CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, improving build, test, and release workflows
• Lead and mentor Android developer, including third‑party partners, raising the bar for code quality, architecture, and engineering best practices
• Stay current with Android platform updates, UI/UX standards, and emerging technologies to keep our apps modern and competitive

• 6+ years of Android development experience, including 3+ years using Kotlin

• Track record of shipping high scale consumer digital products, preferably media, sports, or entertainment apps

• Deep understanding of Jetpack Compose, ViewModel, Navigation, Room, and other Jetpack libraries

• Experience integrating and managing Firebase services across multiple app modules

• Excellent understanding of Agile methodologies and backlog management, with the ability to translate product requirements into clear, actionable engineering tasks

• Passionate about sports, streaming technology, gaming and/or digital advertising industries

• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating cross-functionally with Product and Design and with engineers internally and externally

• Proven expertise debugging, profiling, and performance analysis skills (memory leaks, rendering time, etc.)

• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools and automation solutions to improve development efficiency, simplify debugging, and optimize workflows

Nice To Have: 

• Experience with Amazon Fire TV and Android TV development

• Familiarity with video streaming pipelines (HLS, ad insertion, DRM, adaptive bitrate streaming, etc.)

• Prior experience working in a startup or entrepreneurial environment

Why You'll Love Working Here 

Join a team where the culture hits just as hard as the wins:  

• Competitive pay with annual salary reviews & performance bonuses
• Top-tier health benefits from day one
• RRSP contributions for long-term wins
• Monthly socials & team building events
• Wellness wallet & home office allowance
• Work-from-anywhere month (yes, really!)
• Downtown office with snacks, games & unbeatable energy

DNA / Values
At Bally’s Interactive, we are driven by a set of core values that we like to call our DNA. We strive to embody our DNA and keep them at the heart of everything we do!
We are Always Ready to embrace change, adapt, and do what it takes to delight our customers. We believe that You Make the Difference, which is what gives our players the best experience and keeps them coming back. We are All One Team, looking out for each other, respecting diversity while connecting through a common purpose. Our teams are Learning Every Day by showing constant curiosity and the drive to learn from successes, mistakes, new experiences, and the people around us. At Bally’s we Love to Lead by thinking differently, seeking innovation, and always looking for ways to raise our game.
Equal Opportunities
At Bally’s Interactive, we are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and working conditions.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are important to us, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work.
We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success, this is our superpower.
We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, political opinion or disability.

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Salary range: $130,000-$165,000 CAD

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