Android Software Development Engineer II (Android Player SDK)

TL;DR

Android Software Development Engineer II (Android Player SDK): Building and optimizing video playback experiences for mobile and Android TV platforms with an accent on low latency, high quality streaming, and DRM integration. Focus on designing complex playback components, optimizing media APIs, and ensuring performance across the Android ecosystem.

Location: Must be based in Mexico, Costa Rica, or Brazil

hirify.global (WBD) is a global leader in entertainment, powering flagship streaming services like Max.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain components of the Android Player SDK for mobile and TV.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance video playback performance and user experience.
• Optimize streaming delivery using Android media APIs to ensure smooth playback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to buffering, latency, and DRM.
• Ensure high code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.
• Document technical solutions and evaluate tradeoffs for mobile and TV form factors.

Requirements

• Must be based in Mexico, Costa Rica, or Brazil.
• 3+ years of native Android development experience using Kotlin.
• Strong proficiency with Android SDK, performance optimization, and Jetpack libraries.
• Experience with Android architectural patterns like MVVM, MVI, and Clean Architecture.
• Solid understanding of video playback on Android (ExoPlayer or MediaPlayer).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing methodologies (JUnit, Espresso).

Nice to have

• Deep understanding of video streaming protocols like HLS and DASH.
• Experience with Widevine DRM integration.
• UI development experience using Jetpack Compose for TV and phone.
• Knowledge of video analytics and telemetry concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a distributed, global team of high-performing engineers.
• Focus on cutting-edge video streaming technology for millions of users.
• Support and mentorship for ongoing professional growth.
• Opportunities to work on high-scale, impactful media products.