Engineer, Android

Rakuten Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakuten Viki, a Rakuten Group company, seeks an Android Engineer to enhance our streaming apps across Android, Android TV, and Fire TV. You will work closely with product and design to deliver feature-rich, efficient experiences for millions of users worldwide.

You’ll contribute to performance optimizations, multithreading and memory management, and prototype new concepts using Jetpack Compose and Kotlin.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of building native Android apps for Android, Android TV and/or Fire TV.
• Experience with Kotlin and Android frameworks (XML layouts, Jetpack Compose).
• Deep understanding of Android development, including multithreading and memory management for mobile devices.
• Ability to improve app efficiency and connectivity, focusing on core UX.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Android apps across mobile, Android TV and Fire TV platforms.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to create innovative UIs and features for mobile platforms.
• Prototype and explore leading-edge concepts to improve performance and user experience.
• Investigate and optimize app performance, memory usage and responsiveness.

Skills

Kotlin

Android development

Android TV/Fire TV

Multithreading

Memory management

Collaboration with design/product

Education

B.S./M.S. Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Jetpack Compose

Job description

Job Description:Rakuten International oversees 7 businesses with over 4,000 employees globally. The brand is recognized for its leadership and innovation in e-commerce, digital content, advertising, entertainment and communications, bringing the joy of discovery and access to more than 1 billion members across the world. Our teams deliver on the company’s mission to delight merchants and customers through innovation, optimism, and teamwork.Rakuten Viki is a global entertainment streaming platform that specializes in Asian content. Our platform enables millions of viewers to discover and enjoy primetime shows and movies, subtitled in over 150 languages. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, we also have offices in Singapore, Seoul, and Shanghai, ensuring a strong global presence and a deep connection to the heart of Asian entertainment. Our platform is home to a large and loyal community of fans who share a passion for Asian culture and entertainment. Join us in our mission to bridge cultures and connect the world to Asian entertainment. At Rakuten Viki, we offer a chance to be part of a global community that celebrates culture, creativity, and connection.As an Engineer, Android at Viki, you will be working on improving our apps. We are currently looking for a passionate and collaborative engineer who’s willing to explore new technologies and excel at existing ones. As part of the team, you will get the chance to work with an amazing team of Android Engineers whose work is featured in various tech blogs and news sites. Our apps are regularly featured in multiple countries around the world as well. In addition, you get the chance to learn about media streaming across multiple platforms (AndroidTV, FireTV, Mobile Apps, Chromecast, and so forth).Key Requirements Include:B.S. or M.S. Computer Science or equivalent.2 - 4 years in building native applications for Android, Android TV and/or Fire TV.Experience with Kotlin and Android frameworks (XML layouts, Jetpack Compose).Deep understanding of Android development, including multithreading and memory management specific to mobile devices.Ability to find innovative ways to increase application efficiency and connectivity, with an emphasis on improving the core user experience.Collaborate closely with product and design teams to create innovative user interfaces and features, optimized for mobile platforms.An interest to explore, investigate and prototype leading-edge concepts.Bonus Qualifications:Video streaming experience.Product design experience with focus on user analytics.Experience testing frameworks.Prior experience working with in-app subscriptions.Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.Five Principles for SuccessOur worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success - KaizenPassionately Professional - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the bestH ypothesize - Practice - Validate – Shikumika - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territoryMaximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smileSpeed!! Speed!! Speed!! - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team