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Tennis Channel · 3 days ago

Software Development Engineer – Android & Living Room

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Tennis Channel is creating a unified Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) experience across Android and Living Room devices. As a Software Development Engineer, you’ll design, build, and deliver exceptional hybrid Android experiences while collaborating with a senior engineering team to craft engaging user experiences for millions of tennis fans.

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Responsibilities

Design and develop hybrid Android apps using React Native and Kotlin

Build and optimize features like video playback, live streaming, authentication, and personalization

Work closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and analytics

Collaborate with design to ensure consistent experiences across Android and Living Room platforms

Implement advanced playback features (DRM, adaptive bitrate streaming, ad markers, live DVR)

Ensure app reliability, performance, and observability through monitoring and testing

Participate in architectural design discussions and cross-platform planning

Stay updated with the latest Android, React Native, and TV ecosystem technologies

Qualification

React NativeKotlinAndroid developmentVideo streaming technologiesREST APIsAWSCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, eEngineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of professional Android development experience

Strong proficiency in React Native and Kotlin

Deep knowledge of Android frameworks like Jetpack Compose, ExoPlayer, Room, WorkManager

Familiarity with video streaming technologies (HLS, DASH, DRM)

Experience building for Android TV or Fire TV

Solid understanding of multithreading and performance tuning

Experience consuming REST or GraphQL APIs

Preferred

Experience developing hybrid apps across Android and TV ecosystems

Knowledge of DRM systems, SSAI, and analytics SDKs

Experience with AWS and CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with React Native tools and libraries (Navigation, Redux, Reanimated)

Background in media, sports, or entertainment streaming

Benefits

Participation in a retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Company

Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel (www.tennischannel.com), which is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, is the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle.

Founded in 2001

Santa Monica, California, USA

51-200 employees