Senior Android Video Player Engineer - Remote - USA

Key Responsibilities

• 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 ExoPlayer components, ABR logic, and player builders.
• Integrate and maintain ad technologies (IMA, DAI, SSAI).
• Work with dynamic manifests (MPD/M3U8) and adaptive bitrate (ABR) logic.
• Implement and maintain QoE analytics integrations (Conviva, Mux, Hydrolix).

Core Requirements

• Strong programming expertise in Kotlin and Java.
• Proven hands-on experience with ExoPlayer, 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.

Nice to Have

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