Sr Video Streaming Engineer (Android)

Stand8 Technology Consulting provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States. They are seeking a Senior Video Streaming Engineer (Android) to support media & entertainment clients in building and delivering world-class streaming experiences, focusing on mobile video technology and large-scale applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Android applications and reusable SDK components using Kotlin and Java
• Build high-performance mobile experiences focused on video playback, streaming reliability, and application scalability
• Develop and enhance features related to adaptive streaming, offline playback, DRM, and media delivery optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, product, and QA teams to deliver scalable platform solutions
• Participate in architecture and technical design discussions for mobile platform modernization initiatives
• Optimize application performance including startup time, memory management, rendering, and playback quality
• Implement and maintain robust APIs, libraries, and shared mobile frameworks
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across a wide range of Android devices and OS versions
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and software delivery best practices
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following engineering standards and best practices
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and collaborative problem solving
• Stay current with emerging Android technologies, frameworks, and industry trends

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java
• Experience building and supporting enterprise-scale Android applications
• Hands-on experience with Media3 and/or ExoPlayer
• Strong understanding of streaming technologies including DASH and HLS
• Experience implementing DRM solutions such as Widevine
• Deep understanding of Android SDKs, application lifecycle management, and performance optimization
• Experience building reusable mobile platform components or SDKs
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, networking, and backend integrations
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with video analytics and playback instrumentation
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD tools
• Experience supporting high-traffic consumer-facing applications
• Knowledge of cloud-based services and scalable backend systems
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and performance tooling
• Background in digital media, streaming, or entertainment technology
• Experience mentoring or leading engineering teams