Software Development Engineer – Android & Living Room

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Seattle, WA

121d • $140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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, 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees