Senior Video Player Engineer, Android
Core
Design and implement core video player features for consumer-facing applications across Fox's networks, ensuring high-performance playback for major live events.
Role type
Senior IC Android Video Player Engineer
Builds
Video playback solutions for Android devices (FireTV, Android TV, Android Mobile)
Domain
Media streaming / Mobile development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Java, Kotlin, Android Jetpack Suite, RESTful APIs, unit testing, end-to-end testing, Git, Docker, UML diagrams
Preferred skills
HLS streaming, video QoE metrics, ABR algorithms, ExoPlayer, analytics platforms (Conviva, Mux)
Responsibilities
Lead design, architecture, and implementation of player features; drive performance, scalability, and security initiatives; provide technical specifications and documentation; support software engineers through coaching; participate in Tier 3 on-call rotation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership