Senior Engineer Android

Dolby Laboratories; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Android Developer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge video streaming solutions that enhance user experiences across platforms. You will work with modular features and adaptive playback technologies, ensuring high-quality video delivery. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment where you can leverage your skills in Java and Kotlin, while leading technical initiatives and mentoring junior developers. If you are passionate about mobile development and eager to make an impact in the video streaming space, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Approach

Collegial Culture

Challenging Projects

Excellent Compensation and Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Android application development.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin programming languages.
• Deep understanding of Android platform and SDK capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the THEOplayer Android SDK.
• Implement and optimize video streaming protocols across various devices.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Android SDK

Video Streaming Protocols

RESTful APIs

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Git

Job description

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.

Dolby x THEO is seeking an experienced Senior Android Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and enhancement of our flagship products, THEOplayer, THEOlive and THEOads. As a leader in video streaming technology, we're looking for talented individuals who can help us continue to deliver cutting-edge solutions that provide high-quality video experiences across platforms and devices.

Before diving into the details, here's what you need to know: We're offering an opportunity to work on a widely-used video player SDK that empowers publishers, telcos, and broadcasters worldwide. You'll be at the forefront of video streaming technology, working with modular features, adaptive playback, and cross-platform compatibility in a dynamic, innovation-focused environment.

Our Android SDK leverages Java and Kotlin languages to provide safer and more concise code, enabling quick delivery of content playback on Android, Android TV, and Fire TV platforms.The modular architecture of our SDK allows for flexible integration of features such as Google IMA, Chromecast, AWS MediaTailor, Google DAI and even our own THEOads and THEOlive products resulting in reduced application size and enhanced functionality based on customer needs.

Key Responsibilities Application Development and Enhancement

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform using our modular THEOplayer SDK architecture
• Lead the development and maintenance of the THEOplayer Android SDK, focusing on core playback functionality and additional integration modules
• Implement and optimize video streaming protocols including DASH, HLS, and LL-HLS across various Android devices
• Develop and maintain platform compatibility for Android, Android TV, and Fire TV implementations and make sure the support with our cross-platform (React Native, Flutter) stays intact

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior Android developers on the team
• Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable codebase
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product designers, product owners, back-end and front-end developers to define, design, and ship new features
• Challenge the status quo, don’t be afraid to ask “Why?” and take initiative on improvements
• As part of the Mobile Chapter make an impact across multiple THEOplayer products by being the technical leader on Android

Quality Assurance and Optimization

• Develop comprehensive unit tests for code robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Work on bug fixing and performance optimization of our Android applications and SDK
• Implement and maintain integration with external data sources, third-party libraries, and APIs
• Ensure optimal performance across a diverse range of Android devices and versions

Innovation and Growth

• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Take initiative by testing and implementing cutting-edge video and mobile technologies
• Stay current with evolving mobile landscape trends, architectures, and emerging technologies
• Participate in the modularization strategy of our SDK to ensure flexibility and reduced application size
• Contribute to our cross-platform initiatives (Flutter and React Native) by making sure the native SDKs can serve the higher level SDKs seamlessly

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin programming languages
• Deep understanding of the Android platform and SDK capabilities
• Proven software development experience with the Android SDK
• Experience with video playback technologies, especially streaming protocols like DASH and HLS
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and experience integrating third-party libraries
• Experience with developing comprehensive unit tests for code robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Experience with bug fixing and performance optimization
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience in Android application development
• Experience with video streaming technologies is highly desirable (but not a must)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication abilities and abilities to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical leadership
• Understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle
• Ability to work in an agile development environment

If you're passionate about Android development, excited about video streaming technology, and ready to contribute to a product that empowers global video service providers, we'd love to hear from you. Join Dolby x THEO and help us continue to deliver world-class video streaming experiences across platforms and devices.

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