Senior Android Engineer (Real-Time Video Augmentation) - Remote

TGI Sport; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TGI Sport is looking for a skilled Android Developer to create an SDK for real-time video augmentation. In this role, you'll develop high-performance solutions for live sports broadcasts, ensuring premium visual quality while working under tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Android development, a deep understanding of video playback and rendering, and the capability to handle complex systems efficiently. Join us and contribute to innovative sports media technology.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Android development.
• Deep understanding of video playback pipelines and rendering.
• Experience with real-time/low-latency systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an Android SDK for real-time video augmentation.
• Implement frame-accurate synchronization with video streams under DRM constraints.
• Build a high-quality rendering pipeline for virtual graphics over live video.

Skills

Android development

Video playback pipelines

Rendering (OpenGL ES / Vulkan)

Real-time / low-latency systems

Performance optimization

Building SDKs

Job description

Join the TGI Sport Team

TGI Sport is a tech‑led global sports media company that has been trusted by the world’s premium sporting organisations since 1997. With over 15 offices and 500 employees worldwide, we support over 5,000 events through pioneering technology solutions, global media rights expertise and leading sports marketing and talent management knowledge.

The TGI Sport Advantage

• Growth of our people: We prioritise individualised career development and progression. Learning and Development at TGI Sport spans in‑house training programs and on‑the‑job learning, ensuring your growth aligns with our success.
• Organisational growth: Since 1997 we have consistently expanded. As we grow, so do the opportunities for our team members throughout the Americas, UK, Europe and Australia.
• Empowering innovation: We empower our team members to push the boundaries and think creatively. By providing the autonomy to innovate, we deliver impactful solutions that benefit our clients, talent, and partners.

The Opportunity

We’re building a next‑generation platform for live augmentation, delivering frame‑accurate virtual graphics on top of premium live streams for real‑time sport events of top leagues, broadcasters, VOD and content providers.

This is not a standard mobile role. You will work on high‑performance Android SDK integrated into third‑party players, augmenting DRM‑protected video streams in real time, solving hard problems in synchronization, rendering and performance at scale.

We’re looking for a been‑there‑done‑that engineer who can own complex systems end‑to‑end and make them work in the real world.

Your Mission

• Develop and maintain an Android SDK for real‑time video augmentation
• Implement frame‑accurate synchronization with video streams (e.g., HLS) under DRM constraints (no pixel access)
• Build a high‑quality rendering pipeline for virtual graphics over live video
• Optimize performance across a wide range of Android devices (GPU/CPU trade‑offs, hardware acceleration vs fallback paths, device‑specific tuning)
• Maintain broadcast‑level visual quality on mobile devices
• Work closely with iOS, Web, and Backend teams (timing, metadata, orchestration)
• Deliver production‑ready features under tight live‑event timelines

About You

You’re the kind of engineer who thrives on high‑performance, real‑time constraints. You’re technically deep (video + rendering), pragmatic about device fragmentation and calm when delivery timelines are tight.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Strong experience in Android development
• Deep understanding of:
  • Video playback pipelines (HLS, ExoPlayer)
  • Rendering (OpenGL ES / Vulkan / Surface / Canvas)
  • Decoding (ffmpeg / HW acceleration)
• Experience with real‑time / low‑latency systems
• Strong performance optimization skills:
  • GPU/CPU balancing
  • Memory management
  • Device‑specific tuning
• Experience building SDKs integrated into external apps
• Ability to work end‑to‑end and deliver under pressure

Desirable

• Experience with DRM‑protected content
• Background in video synchronization / timing systems
• Experience with cross‑platform alignment (Android/iOS/Web)
• Familiarity with live streaming/broadcast environments

TGI Sport is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all applicants will be considered regardless of your race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity, medical history, age or parental status.