Senior Android Engineer (Streaming)

TL;DR

Senior Android Engineer (Streaming): Enhancing the streaming experience on the Android app by delivering low-latency live video and ultra-fast load times, focusing on optimizing memory and CPU/GPU utilization. Focus on integrating APIs and delivering end-to-end video solutions and smooth and efficient performance across various media formats.

Location: Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

Salary: $160,000 - $260,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform.

What you will do

• Enhance the streaming experience on our Android app by delivering low-latency live video and ultra-fast load times.
• Collaborate with backend and streaming infrastructure teams to integrate APIs and deliver end-to-end video solutions.
• Implement and optimize video streaming protocols for low-latency, high-quality playback using adaptive bitrate streaming algorithms.
• Work with hardware-accelerated decoders to deliver smooth and efficient performance across various media formats.
• Stay current with the latest in Android media APIs, streaming protocols, and device capabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and design to ensure a playback experience that’s consistent with other platforms and other video applications.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in Android development (Kotlin/Java).
• Deep understanding of ExoPlayer, MediaCodec and Android Media APIs.
• Familiarity with video streaming protocols and audio, video and image codecs like H.264, HEVC, HEIF and AAC.
• Strong grasp of performance optimization on mobile devices and networking protocols like TCP, UDP and QUIC.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with optimizing latency, startup time (TTFF) and video quality

Culture & Benefits

• Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans.
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options.
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits.
• Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time.
• Professional development stipend.