Staff Android Engineer (Streaming)

TL;DR

Staff Android Engineer (Streaming): Building and optimizing video playback experiences for an AI-powered physical security platform with an accent on low-latency live video and ultra-fast load times across various devices and network conditions. Focus on implementing and optimizing streaming protocols, working with hardware-accelerated decoders, and ensuring smooth, efficient performance across diverse media formats.

Location: Onsite in San Mateo, CA, United States. Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week.

Salary: $160,000 - $290,000 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 the Android app by delivering low-latency live video and ultra-fast load times across various devices and network conditions.
• Collaborate with backend and streaming infrastructure teams to integrate APIs and deliver end-to-end video solutions.
• Implement and optimize video streaming protocols (HLS, DASH, RTSP, WebRTC) for low-latency, high-quality playback using adaptive bitrate streaming algorithms.
• Work with hardware-accelerated decoders (MediaCodec, ExoPlayer) 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 consistent playback experience.

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 (HLS, DASH, RTSP, WebRTC) and audio, video and image codecs like H.264, HEVC, HEIF and AAC.
• Strong grasp of performance optimization on mobile devices (memory, CPU, GPU, battery) and networking protocols like TCP, UDP and QUIC.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week in San Mateo, CA, United States.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to own end-to-end Android video streaming experiences and tackle cutting-edge problems like low latency streaming.
• Collaborate with top-tier engineers and see immediate impact on products trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide.
• Join a company with the speed, ownership, and impact of a startup, with the stability of a healthy, scaling business.
• Healthcare programs with 100% employee and 80% family premiums covered.
• Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), expanded mental health support, and paid parental leave.
• Professional development stipend, fertility benefits, wellness/fitness benefits, daily healthy lunches, and commuter benefits.

Hiring process

• Visa sponsorship and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role available.