Senior Android Video Player Engineer - Remote

About the role

We’re looking for Senior Android Video Player Engineers with deep, production‑level experience in live video streaming, skilled in delivering high‑quality playback experiences across Android and Android TV. You will own the end‑to‑end reliability of playback in a mature, high‑scale streaming ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise Android video player frameworks and SDKs for live streaming.
• Customise and extend ExoPlayer components, adaptive‑bitrate (ABR) logic, and player builders to improve performance.
• Troubleshoot complex playback issues such as buffering, latency and re‑buffering in live environments.
• Work with dynamic manifests (MPD/M3U8) and integrate ad technologies (IMA, DAI, SSAI).
• Use QoE analytics (e.g., Conviva, Mux, Hydrolix) to diagnose issues and enhance real‑world playback.

Required profile

• 7+ years of Android development experience with deep expertise in Kotlin and Java.
• Proven experience building and maintaining video players and live playback components for Android/Android TV.
• Strong hands‑on experience with ExoPlayer customisation and performance optimisation.
• Familiarity with streaming protocols (DASH, HLS) and adaptive‑bitrate workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and ability to work independently in a remote, fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Kotlin
• Java
• ExoPlayer
• Android SDK & Android TV
• DASH & HLS streaming protocols
• Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) logic
• IMA, DAI, SSAI ad integrations
• Conviva, Mux, Hydrolix QoE analytics
• Jetpack Compose
• Kotlin Coroutines & Flows

What we offer

• Competitive pay in USD
• Fully remote work environment
• Better Me Fund for personal growth
• Community focused on social good