iOS/tvOS Software Engineer, Prime Video Linear

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 129,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Mobile Software Development Engineer to enhance the Live TV experience on iOS and Android platforms. In this dynamic role, you will design and implement engaging user interfaces that facilitate seamless viewing of live content. Collaborating with UX designers and partner teams, you will ensure high performance and reliability while integrating sophisticated features. This position offers the opportunity to impact millions of customers and contribute to the future of mobile media consumption. Join a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in mobile viewing and delivering exceptional experiences.

Benefits

Health Care Plans

Equity Options

Sign-on Bonuses

Flexible Work Hours

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience, focusing on mobile platforms.
• Strong experience in iOS and/or Android development with performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement native Linear TV experiences for iOS/Android platforms.
• Optimize app performance for smooth Live TV playback and user experience.

Skills

Software Development

iOS Development (Swift/Objective-C)

Android Development (Kotlin/Java)

UI Design

Performance Optimization

Video Playback Technologies

Mobile Architecture Patterns

CI/CD Pipelines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Mobile Testing Frameworks

Analytics Tools

Job description

iOS/tvOS Software Engineer, Prime Video Linear

Job ID: 2961597 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Prime Video is disrupting traditional media with an ever-increasing selection of movies, TV shows, Emmy Award winning original content, add-on subscriptions including HBO and Showtime, and live events like Thursday Night Football. Within this expanding ecosystem, Linear TV (24/7 Television or broadcast programming) has emerged as one of our fastest-growing segments, with viewership hours increasing significantly year over year. This growth demonstrates that even in the streaming era, customers deeply value the lean-back, curated experience that Linear TV provides.

Our data shows that Linear TV viewers develop strong habitual viewing patterns, spending more time on the platform and engaging more consistently than traditional VOD-only users. The Linear Mobile Experience (LMOE) team is responsible for bringing this compelling Live TV experience to life across iOS, tvOS and Android client platforms. We craft intuitive, performant, and engaging user interfaces that make it easy for customers to discover and enjoy their favorite live content. We collaborate with multiple engineering teams within Prime Video to build worry-free and best-in-class CX in service of our vision to be the world’s most-loved linear streaming platform.

We're seeking talented Mobile Software Development Engineers to join LMOE, building native experiences for iOS and Android that allow customers to watch Live TV anywhere. Our mobile apps need to handle complex scenarios like live playback on the landing page, auto play in carousels and seamless transitions between content exploration and playback. As part of LMOE, you will be delivering Linear specific features through integration with platform-specific features while maintaining high performance and reliability.

Key job responsibilities

1. Design and implement native Linear TV experiences for iOS/Android platforms
2. Build sophisticated UI components for program guides, channel browsing, and live playback
3. Integrate with platform-specific features (notifications, widgets, picture-in-picture)
4. Optimize app performance and memory usage for smooth Live TV playback
5. Work with partner teams to integrate with backend services and APIs to enable personalized content recommendations
6. Ensure consistent behavior across different devices and OS versions
7. Collaborate with UX designers to implement pixel-perfect designs
8. Drive improvements in app stability and performance metrics

A day in the life
You'll work on features that directly impact how millions of customers experience Live TV. Your day might involve optimizing a new UI component's performance, implementing a new feature from the Linear Discovery Service, collaborating with UX designers on a new viewing experience, or solving platform-specific challenges. You'll balance customer experience, performance, and maintainability while ensuring our apps meet the high standards our customers expect.

About the team

The Linear Mobile Experience (LMOE) team is responsible for bringing Prime Video's Live TV experience to life across iOS/tvOS & Android platforms. We work closely with Linear Discovery Services and UX teams to create compelling, personalized viewing experiences. Our applications serve millions of customers daily, providing seamless access to live content across devices.

Our mission is to create the best mobile Live TV viewing experience in the industry, making it effortless for customers to discover and enjoy live content wherever they are. We're focused on building high-performance, reliable applications that delight our customers while pushing the boundaries of what's possible on each platform.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Strong experience in iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and/or Android (Kotlin/Java) development
• Deep understanding of mobile platform capabilities and constraints
• Experience with video playback and streaming technologies
• Knowledge of mobile performance optimization techniques
• Familiarity with mobile architecture patterns (SwiftUI, Jetpack Compose)
• Experience with mobile testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with analytics and performance monitoring tools

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit this link for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit this link. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.