Senior Android Player Engineer - Remote

About the role

We are looking for a seasoned Android Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimisation of our next‑generation live‑streaming player framework and SDK. You will ensure high‑quality, low‑latency playback across devices and platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise an Android video player framework and SDK.
• Troubleshoot and resolve live‑streaming issues such as buffering, latency, and playback performance.
• Customize and extend ExoPlayer components, adaptive‑bitrate (ABR) logic, and player builders.
• Integrate and maintain ad technologies (IMA, DAI, SSAI).
• Work with dynamic manifests (MPD/M3U8) and adaptive‑bitrate workflows.
• Implement and maintain QoE analytics integrations (Conviva, Mux, Hydrolix).

Required profile

• Strong programming expertise in Kotlin and Java.
• Hands‑on experience customizing and optimising ExoPlayer.
• Solid understanding of streaming protocols (DASH, HLS) and adaptive streaming.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot live player performance and re‑buffering issues.
• Familiarity with ad integrations (IMA, SSAI, DAI) and QoE monitoring tools.
• Proficiency with Jetpack Compose, Kotlin Coroutines, and Flows.
• Bonus: experience in broadcasting/OTT, Android TV or casting features.

Required skills

• Kotlin
• Java
• ExoPlayer
• DASH
• HLS
• Adaptive Bitrate (ABR)
• IMA
• DAI
• SSAI
• Conviva
• Mux
• Hydrolix
• Jetpack Compose
• Kotlin Coroutines
• Kotlin Flows

What we offer

• Competitive pay in USD
• Fully remote work environment
• Better Me Fund for personal growth
• Community focused on social good