Android Developer

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.