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Sinclair Inc. · 2 months ago

Software Development Engineer â€“ Android & Living Room

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Sinclair Broadcast Group is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. They are seeking a Software Development Engineer (Android & Living Room) to design and develop hybrid Android apps, collaborating closely with engineering and design teams to enhance the user experience for tennis fans.

Broadcast Media

H1B Sponsor Likely

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, engineering, 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

Sinclair Inc.

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Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

Founded in 1986

Cockeysville, Maryland, US

5001-10000 employees

http://sbgi.net/

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