Software Development Engineer – Android & Room

Software Development Engineer – Android & Living Room

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. Tennis Channel is creating a unified Direct‑to‑Consumer (DTC) experience across Android and Living Room devices. We’re building a new hybrid platform that delivers live and on‑demand tennis content to fans everywhere. As a Software Development Engineer (Android & Living Room), you’ll design, build, and deliver exceptional hybrid Android experiences across mobile, tablet, and Android TV using React Native and Kotlin.

You’ll collaborate with a senior, hands‑on engineering team (ex‑Amazon, ex‑Prime Video) to build a greenfield product using modern technologies, working closely with backend, CMS, and design teams to craft fast, intuitive, and engaging user experiences. In this high‑ownership role, you’ll own impactful features that reach millions of tennis fans and help shape Tennis Channel’s global streaming platform—setting new standards for performance, scalability, and fan engagement.

This role is onsite and located in Seattle, WA.

• Design and develop hybrid Android apps using React Native and Kotlin.
• Build and optimize features like video playback, live streaming, authentication, and personalization.
• Work closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and analytics.
• Collaborate with design to ensure consistent experiences across Android and Living Room platforms.
• Implement advanced playback features (DRM, adaptive bitrate streaming, ad markers, live DVR).
• Ensure app reliability, performance, and observability through monitoring and testing.
• Participate in architectural design discussions and cross‑platform planning.
• Stay updated with the latest Android, React Native, and TV ecosystem technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of professional Android development experience.
• Strong proficiency in React Native and Kotlin.
• Deep knowledge of Android frameworks like Jetpack Compose, Exo Player, Room, Work Manager.
• Familiarity with video streaming technologies (HLS, DASH, DRM).
• Experience building for Android TV or Fire TV.
• Solid understanding of multithreading and performance tuning.
• Experience consuming REST or Graph
  
  QL APIs.

• Experience developing hybrid apps across Android and TV ecosystems.
• Knowledge of DRM systems, SSAI, and analytics SDKs.
• Experience with AWS and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with React Native tools and libraries (Navigation, Redux, Reanimated).
• Background in media, sports, or entertainment streaming.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $140,000 to $160,000. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

Tennis Channel is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.