Staff Engineer (Android TV Developer)

DAZN; Telangana; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DAZN in Hyderabad, India, invites an engineering expert to join the Player Engineering team, specializing in Android TV playback within hybrid environments. You will design, build, and optimize playback solutions that combine native Android media capabilities with HTML5 interfaces.

You will mentor others, demonstrate technical excellence, and lead Android TV playback initiatives, shaping standards for performance, observability, and cross-device experiences.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong delivery track record.
• Deep expertise in Android video playback using ExoPlayer, MediaCodec, and Widevine DRM.
• Strong understanding of streaming protocols (HLS/DASH) in TV/embedded environments.
• Experience building and maintaining Android SDKs or shared platform components across multiple apps or teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Android-native solutions to enhance network handling, ABR algorithms, and playback resiliency using ExoPlayer and related technologies.
• Optimize interaction between native video pipelines and web layers.
• Collaborate on improvements to Android TV video playback across various devices.
• Lead engineering delivery as the primary technical contact for new Android TV playback initiatives.
• Establish and evolve engineering standards for Android TV player architecture, performance, and observability.
• Motivate and mentor junior engineers to improve processes and software quality.

Skills

Android video playback

ExoPlayer

Widevine DRM

HLS/DASH

Kotlin/Java

Android SDKs

Performance optimization

Android platform constraints

Tools

ExoPlayer integration

MediaCodec

Job description

Staff Engineer (Android TV Developer)

Department: 61-670 - Broadcast - Player

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: India - Hyderabad

Reporting To: Anthony Stansbridge

Description

Why Join DAZN? Joining DAZN in Hyderabad means being part of a cutting-edge sports streaming company in a vibrant tech hub. You'll work alongside passionate, talented professionals on innovative projects that reach millions of fans worldwide. Hyderabad offers a dynamic work environment with a great balance of career growth and lifestyle. If you're excited about shaping the future of live and on-demand sports entertainment, DAZN Hyderabad is the perfect place to make your mark and grow your career.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Role Summary

An engineering expert in the Player Engineering team specialising in Android TV playback within hybrid application environments. You will collaborate with subject matter experts and video specialists to design, build, and optimise playback solutions that integrate native Android media capabilities with HTML5-based user interfaces.

You will demonstrate technical excellence, strong frontend and systems engineering skills, and deep experience in Android. You will mentor colleagues, communicate effectively, and influence technical direction without direct authority.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Android-native solutions to enhance network handling, ABR algorithms, and playback resiliency using ExoPlayer and related technologies.
• Optimise interaction between native video pipelines and web layers.
• Collaborate on innovative improvements to the Android TV video playback experience across a wide range of devices.
• Lead engineering delivery as the primary technical contact for new Android TV playback initiatives.
• Establish and evolve engineering standards for Android TV player architecture, performance, and observability.
• Motivate and sponsor junior engineers to improve processes and software excellence.
• Work cross-functionally with Streaming & Broadcasting teams on platform-wide playback challenges.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Required Qualifications:

• Should have minimum of 8+ Years of Professional software engineering experience with a strong delivery track record.
• Deep expertise in Android video playback, including ExoPlayer, MediaCodec, and Widevine DRM.
• Strong understanding of streaming protocols such as HLS and DASH, particularly in TV and embedded environments
• Experience building and maintaining Android SDKs or shared platform components across multiple apps or teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives independently.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java, with strong knowledge of performance optimization, device fragmentation, and mobile system constraints.