Android Software Engineer 5 – Streaming & Discovery Experiences

Netflix is a leading entertainment company focused on pushing the boundaries of storytelling and technology. They are seeking a Senior Android Software Engineer to build foundational infrastructure and innovative product experiences for the Netflix Android app, impacting hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and build maintainable, performant Android client code with effective documentation that can be leveraged by Android developers across Netflix
• Define and drive best practices that ensure consistency, reliability, and simplicity in a high commit-volume codebase
• Leverage modern technologies such as Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Circuit, Dagger/Hilt, and GraphQL to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions
• Develop code for testability and write automated tests (JVM Unit, Espresso, Paparazzi) to uphold product quality
• Keep a pulse on cutting-edge Android technologies and software engineering practices, modernizing the codebase to accelerate innovation velocity
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in product, design, and engineering to define and deliver on the product vision
• Mentor and grow less-experienced Android engineers, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment
• Influence technical roadmaps and drive forward-looking technical solutions with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate strong project management and estimation skills to deliver high-impact work on schedule

Requirements:

• Deep understanding of the technical landscape of Android development
• Ability to introduce new paradigms and practices
• Comfortable identifying opportunities and driving forward-looking technical solutions or roadmaps with little supervision
• Practical approach to problem-solving that considers tradeoffs and avoids over-engineering
• Exceptional coding skills, especially with Kotlin (and Java)
• Ability to navigate different languages and technology stacks (e.g., GraphQL, TypeScript)
• Effective at developing strong relationships with cross-functional teams through clear communication, curiosity, and selflessness
• Strive to elevate your own knowledge and skills and others around you
• Deeply care about the quality & performance of the product shipped
• Strong track record of leading projects and delivering results
• Excellent project management and estimation skills
• Architect and build maintainable, performant Android client code with effective documentation
• Define and drive best practices that ensure consistency, reliability, and simplicity in a high commit-volume codebase
• Leverage modern technologies such as Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Circuit, Dagger/Hilt, and GraphQL
• Develop code for testability and write automated tests (JVM Unit, Espresso, Paparazzi)
• Keep a pulse on cutting-edge Android technologies and software engineering practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in product, design, and engineering
• Mentor and grow less-experienced Android engineers
• Influence technical roadmaps and drive forward-looking technical solutions with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate strong project management and estimation skills to deliver high-impact work on schedule
• Experience with Live streaming or Ad technologies is a plus
• Familiarity with the Data-centric approach to app development