Lead Software Engineer - Android

Paramount•Burbank, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Paramount is looking for a hardworking Lead Software Engineer - Android to develop cohesive solutions to content based technical obstacles. The role will be end-to-end from understanding the goals and roadmaps of the product and engineering teams, through design and architecture of any solution and the delivery and maintenance of those platforms once in place. We are seeking someone who will participate in the definition of product requirements, being able to articulate how the engineering effort will align to those requirements and provide accurate estimates of the effort. You will also be involved in platform architectural discussions and initiatives paving the way for optimizations and performance alongside. You will also be working with a team of engineers through the development process, including implementing standards around code, tooling, metrics, progress reporting and interactions with the QE team to ensure a quality first approach to any work.

Requirements

Proficient in Kotlin and Java, with a solid knowledge of the Android SDK and different Android versions
Deep knowledge of Architecture Patterns and Material Design (e.g., MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture, Compose UI)
Experience using Gradle and Android Studio
Experience following and implementing software design patterns.
Proven ability to design scalable, high-performing, and secure Android applications
Experience integrating complex RESTful APIs and third-party libraries
Strong experience in writing unit tests, UI tests, and automated tests using frameworks like JUnit, Espresso, and others
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Ability to identify and confront performance bottlenecks, including memory leaks, slow rendering, and network inefficiencies
Skilled in using performance profiling and optimizations (e.g., Android Profiler, Leak Canary)
Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to engineers, stakeholders, and executives
Strong mentoring skills, with a track record of developing and inspiring high-performing teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent functional experience)
7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 6 years focused on Android development
Demonstrated history of leading and delivering multiple large-scale Android projects in a production environment with multiple scrum teams in an agile process
Proven track record of architectural ownership and guiding technical decisions
Great interpersonal skills to facilitate conversations with business partners, including defining project goals, outlining business requirements, and conducting functional design sessions
Eye for quality and user experience
Translate business objectives into software requirements

Nice To Haves

Hands on software development on the Android/Android TV/Amazon/Amazon Fire TV platform
Have shipped one or more apps to the Google Play and/or Amazon app store
Experience working remotely with globally distributed and multiple interdisciplinary teams
Experience working on Android projects with multi-module architecture
Experience with assistive technologies such as JAWS/VoiceOver, ZoomText, and keyboard-only input methods
Experience evaluating front-end code against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Experience developing accessible front-end experiences with techniques such as TalkBack properties used in XML (labelFor, contentDescription), TalkBack announcements, dynamic text scaling, and responsive design
Experience working with AI agents and integrating them towards engineering productivity and application improvements
Experience with Video Streaming (HLS / MPEG-DASH)
Experience working with ExoPlayer
Widevine DRM knowledge

Responsibilities

Drive the architectural direction and design of Android applications
Establish best practices for coding, testing, and deployment
Evangelize new tools, frameworks, and processes for continued innovation and development efficiency
Prepare architectural diagrams and technical specifications for the engineering team to deliver high quality, maintainable software
Lead architectural discussions around feature development and software development best practice
Involvement in performance and playback optimizations, overall app stability and profiling
Design, develop, test, and deploy new solutions as well as maintaining, integrating and improving existing solutions using modern technologies and industry best practices
Ensure robust performance, responsiveness, and quality of applications, troubleshooting and debugging as needed
Mentor mid- and senior-level engineers, sharing technical expertise and guiding professional growth
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency across the team
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to clarify requirements
Coordinate with backend services and APIs to ensure seamless integration and feature delivery
Enhance software development processes and policies, spearheading continuous improvement in code quality, development pace, and overall team productivity
Stay current with emerging Android technologies, libraries, and trends, recommending their adoption where beneficial
Partner closely with the Android Engineering Manager on development strategies
Ensure the application is highly responsive and performant
Safeguard against production incidents
Enable engineers to deliver mission-critical features and enhancements
Identify technical risks and potential bottlenecks, proposing solutions to mitigate them

Benefits

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Bonus eligible