Tv Application Developer Apple Tv Focus Android Tv Support

## About the Role We are looking for a TV Application Developer with a strong inclination towards Apple TV (tvOS) development, along with exposure to Android TV (React Native). You will primarily work on building a high-performance Apple TV app using Swift, while also contributing to our existing React Native-based Android TV application. This role is ideal for someone interested in OTT platforms, video streaming, and large-screen user experiences. ## Responsibilities ### Apple TV (Primary Focus) - Build and maintain Apple TV (tvOS) applications using Swift & Xcode - Implement focus-based navigation (Apple TV remote interactions) - Develop TV-optimized UI components and layouts - Integrate video playback using AVPlayer / AVKit - Handle animations, transitions, and focus states - Optimize performance for smooth playback and navigation ### Android TV (Secondary – Existing RN App) - Work on existing React Native TV application (~60% built) - Fix focus/navigation issues (DPAD handling) - Improve performance and UI responsiveness - Integrate APIs and enhance existing features ## Must-Have Skills - Basic knowledge of Swift OR React Native (JavaScript/TypeScript) - Familiarity with Xcode or Android development tools - Understanding of REST APIs & JSON - Basic knowledge of Git/GitHub - Strong debugging and problem-solving skills ## Good to Have (Highly Preferred) - Exposure to tvOS development - Understanding of Apple TV Focus Engine - Experience with video playback (AVKit / AVFoundation / ExoPlayer) - Knowledge of React Native TV / Android TV - Understanding of remote-based navigation UX - Interest in OTT / streaming platforms ## Bonus Skills - Kotlin (Android native development) - SwiftUI / UIKit - Experience with performance optimization for large-screen apps ## Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT (or equivalent practical experience) ## What You'll Work On - Building Apple TV app from scratch (core responsibility) - Enhancing existing Android TV app (React Native) - Working on OTT platform (SoTrue) with real users Solving real-world problems like: - Focus navigation - Video buffering & playback - UI performance on TV devices ## Why This Role is Interesting - Work on cutting-edge TV applications (Apple TV + Android TV) - Exposure to both native and cross-platform development - Opportunity to own a platform (Apple TV) end-to-end ## How to Apply Share your resume along with: - GitHub / Projects (if any) - Any iOS / React Native / TV-related work