Senior Software Development Engineer – Mobile & Living Room Apps
About The Position
Tennis Channel is building a unified Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) experience across Android and Living Room devices, delivering live and on-demand tennis content to millions of fans worldwide. We’re developing a next-generation hybrid platform using modern technologies, where you’ll work on a greenfield product alongside a senior engineering team with backgrounds from companies like Amazon and Prime Video. This role is ideal for an engineer experienced in hybrid app development across Android and TV ecosystems, with knowledge of React Native tools (Navigation, Redux, Reanimated), DRM, SSAI, analytics SDKs, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines, and a passion for media, sports, or entertainment streaming. As a Senior Software Development Engineer Mobile & Living Room Apps, you will design, build, and own high-impact features across mobile, tablet, Android TV, Apple TV, and other TV platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with backend, CMS, and design teams to create fast, intuitive, and engaging experiences that help shape Tennis Channel’s global streaming platform This role is onsite in Seattle, WA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8-10 years of professional mobile app development experience.
- Strong proficiency in React Native and Kotlin.
- Deep knowledge of Android frameworks like Jetpack Compose, ExoPlayer, Room, WorkManager.
- 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 GraphQL APIs.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop hybrid Mobile and TV apps.
- 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 iOS, Android, React Native, and TV ecosystem technologies.
Benefits
- 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
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
