Sinclair Broadcast Group-posted 2 months ago
$140,000 - $160,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Seattle, WA
Broadcasting and Content Providers

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.

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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