Senior Android Engineer (Video Player) - Talent Pool

Kake; New York (NY); Remote; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote

Better Me Fund

Compassion is Badass

Job summary

A remote-first technology company is seeking a Mid-Senior level Android engineer to develop and optimize their video player framework and SDK. The ideal candidate will handle issues related to live streaming playback quality, enhance player robustness and maintain ad technologies. Responsibilities include designing frameworks, troubleshooting performance, and integrating analytics. Salary ranges from $145,000 to $175,000, with benefits focusing on personal growth and social good.

Qualifications

• Strong programming expertise in Kotlin and Java.
• Hands-on experience with ExoPlayer including customization.
• Understanding of streaming protocols and adaptive workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize the Android video player framework.
• Troubleshoot live streaming issues like buffering and latency.
• Integrate and maintain ad technologies.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

ExoPlayer

live streaming protocols (DASH, HLS)

Jetpack Compose

Kotlin Coroutines

QoE monitoring tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Android engineer to join our team in developing and optimizing next‑generation live streaming solutions. This role focuses on improving playback quality, reducing latency, and enhancing the robustness of our player framework and SDK to ensure a seamless live viewing experience across platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and optimize our Android video player framework and SDK.
• Troubleshoot and resolve live streaming issues such as buffering, latency, and playback performance.
• Customize and extend the ExoPlayer components, ABR logic, and player builders.
• Integrate and maintain ad technologies (IMA, DAI, SSAI).
• Work with dynamic manifests (MPD/M3U8) and adaptive bitrate (ABR) logic.
• Implement and maintain QoE analytics integrations (Conviva, Mux, Hydrolix).

What We’re Looking For

• Strong programming expertise in Kotlin and Java.
• Proven hands‑on experience with ExoPlayer, including customization and performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of streaming protocols (DASH, HLS) and adaptive streaming workflows.
• Experience with troubleshooting live player performance and rebuffering issues.
• Familiarity with ad integrations (IMA, SSAI, DAI).
• Experience with analytics / QoE monitoring tools (Conviva, Mux, Hydrolix).
• Proficiency with Jetpack Compose, Kotlin Coroutines, and Flows.

Nice To Have

• Previous work in a broadcasting or OTT environment.
• Experience with Android TV or casting features.
• Analytical mindset and strong problem‑solving skills in live video delivery contexts.

Why Join Kake?

Kake is a remote‑first company with a global community. We believe it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters. We provide top‑tier engineering teams to support some of the world’s most innovative companies and have built a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive.

Benefits

• 🏡 Fully Remote – Simply put, we trust you.
• 🌱 Better Me Fund – We invest in your personal growth and passions.
• ❤️ Compassion is Badass – Join a community that invests in social good.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Software Development

Location & Compensation

New York, United States – $145,000.00 – $175,000.00 (1 week ago)