Lead Software Engineer - iOS

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Hiring Remotely in Canada
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
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The Crown Is Yours
The Role
Lead the design and development of high-quality iOS applications. Mentor the team, optimize performance, and integrate innovative AI solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 Lead Mobile Engineer, you'll take the helm in crafting best-in-class mobile experiences for millions of players worldwide. You'll define the technical vision, guide development with precision, and foster growth across your team through mentorship and collaboration. Working alongside designers, product managers, and backend engineers, you'll bring intuitive, high-performance iOS applications to life. Your work will push our platform forward, keeping it reliable, scalable, and ahead of the curve in a fast-moving industry.
What you'll do
  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality iOS applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Set and uphold coding standards, architecture patterns, and best practices across the iOS engineering team.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to align technical solutions with business goals.
  • Mentor and coach iOS engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and technical excellence.
  • Monitor and optimize app performance, stability, and release processes to ensure smooth, reliable deployments.
  • Stay current with iOS platform updates, tools, and emerging trends, introducing innovative solutions that keep our apps ahead of the curve.
  • Partner with leadership to shape product roadmaps and contribute to the long-term mobile strategy.
  • Leverage modern AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, or other AI assistants) to enhance development workflows, code quality, and productivity.

What you'll bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience and training
  • At least 5 years of experience building and shipping iOS applications, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentorship role.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI, with deep knowledge of iOS architecture patterns such as MVVM and VIPER.
  • Proven ability to design scalable, modular codebases and lead large feature development from concept to release.
  • Strong background in API integration, data persistence, state management, and performance tuning.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and efficient release processes.
  • Exceptional collaboration skills, with a track record of influencing technical direction across teams.
  • A strategic, user-focused mindset, balancing technical innovation with delivering impactful product 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.

Top Skills

Api Integration
Automated Testing Frameworks
Ci/Cd Pipelines
iOS
Swift
Swiftui

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
6,400 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

It's simple, at DraftKings, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. We’re developing the most innovative and entertaining real money products and offers; to forever transform how people experience sports; to be a fully vertically integrated sports betting operator. It's our ultimate goal to build the best, most trusted, and most customer-centric destination for our players.

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.

Why Work With Us

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. Ready to own what’s next?

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