Senior Android Engineer; Video Player - Talent Pool

We are seeking an experienced Android engineer to join our team in developing and optimizing next-generation live streaming solutions
. This role focuses on improving playback quality, reducing latency, and enhancing the robustness of our player framework and SDK to ensure a seamless live viewing experience across platforms.

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

• Strong programming expertise in Kotlin and Java.
• Proven hands-on experience with Exo Player, including customization and performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of streaming protocols (DASH, HLS) and adaptive streaming workflows.
• Experience troubleshooting live player performance and rebuffering issues.
• Familiarity with ad integrations (IMA, SSAI, DAI).
• Experience with analytics / QoE monitoring tools (Conviva, Mux, Hydrolix).
• Proficiency with Jetpack Compose, Kotlin Coroutines, and Flows.

• Previous work in a broadcasting or OTT environment.
• Experience with Android TV or casting features.
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills in live video delivery contexts.

Kake is a remote-first company with a global community — fully believing that it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters. We provide top-tier engineering teams to support some of the world’s most innovative companies, and we’ve built a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive. We’re proud to be more than just a stop along the way in your career — we’re the destination.

• 🏡 Fully Remote – Simply put, we trust you.
• 🌱 Better Me Fund – We invest in your personal growth and passions.
• ❤️ Compassion is Badass – Join a community that invests in social good.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Software Development