Remote Senior Android Engineer

Summary

Join Feed Media Group as an experienced Android software engineer to lead the development and maintenance of the existing Android SDK, optimize performance, and implement audio streaming functionalities.

Requirements

• You have 5+ years of professional experience shipping Android apps to the public
• Proficient in Kotlin and Java, with knowledge of transitioning legacy code to modern Kotlin practices
• Strong experience with Media3, ExoPlayer, and other key Android frameworks
• Familiarity with dependency management tools like Gradle and Maven
• Experience in implementing and optimizing audio and video streaming solutions in Android apps
• Familiarity with HLS, DASH, or other streaming protocols, as well as experience in handling various audio and video codecs
• Strong understanding of Android design patterns (MVC, MVP, MVVM) and best practices applying them
• Experience with asynchronous programming, multi-threading, and performance optimization on Android
• Strong ability to create and maintain clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Previous experience with SDK development, particularly in the music, media, or streaming domain

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development and maintenance of the existing Android SDK written in Kotlin, focusing on optimizing and modernizing the codebase
• Optimize the SDK for performance, especially in streaming audio and video, ensuring smooth integration with client applications
• Implement and refine audio streaming functionalities, ensuring minimal latency and high-quality playback
• Define and enforce best practices for SDK architecture, focusing on modularity, reusability, and clean code
• Ensure the SDK is easy to integrate, well-documented, and provides a seamless experience for client developers
• Provide support to developers integrating the SDK, resolving issues, and gathering feedback for future improvements
• Ensure efficient and secure data exchange between the SDK and backend services, optimizing for network performance and reliability
• Implement efficient and scalable methods for capturing and reporting app events, facilitating accurate analytics and insights
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and versions in Android development, proposing and implementing new technologies and patterns where appropriate
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including backend engineers, product managers, and QA to deliver high-quality features

Benefits

• Competitive salary + equity
• Flexible PTO
• Work remotely
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and disability insurance along with a 401k matching plan