Android Developer

Job Description

Job Role: Design, develop, and maintain components of the Android Player SDK for mobile and TV. Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to improve video playback performance. Optimize streaming experiences (low latency, smooth playback) using Android media APIs. Troubleshoot media streaming, buffering, and DRM issues on Android devices. Maintain high code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews. Stay up-to-date with Android SDK updates, Jetpack (including Jetpack Compose), and industry trends. Evaluate and document technical solutions, balancing mobile vs TV constraints. Required: 5+ years of experience in native Android development using Kotlin. Expertise in Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and Compose UI framework. Solid knowledge of Android architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture). Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing (JUnit, Espresso), and Agile methodologies. Strong debugging and performance optimization skills for Android apps. Previous experience in video playback on Android using ExoPlayer, MediaPlayer, etc. Good communication and teamwork skills in fast-paced environments. Willingness to support on-call rotations for critical Android-related issues. Ability to mentor junior engineers and promote best practices. Skills : Understanding of streaming protocols like HLS, DASH. Experience integrating DRM technologies like Widevine. Proficiency in Jetpack Compose for both phone and TV UI. Familiarity with Android TV development practices and libraries. Knowledge of video analytics and telemetry integration in Android apps.