The Daily Wire · 2 months ago
Staff Software Engineer, Android
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe Daily Wire is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Android) to lead the design and development of next-generation Android applications. This role involves architecting and building innovative solutions for video streaming and content discovery, while also mentoring other engineers and defining the mobile technology vision.
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Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences
Optimize app performance, startup time, and memory usage for video playback and complex UI flows
Partner with product managers and designers to define feature requirements and success metrics
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Android engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement
Evaluate and adopt emerging Android technologies and frameworks to improve developer velocity and app reliability
Build and rapidly iterate on features based on user feedback and data insights
Conduct code reviews, design discussions, and architecture planning to maintain high-quality, scalable solutions
Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, driving innovative solutions to enhance system performance and resilience
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending improvements to existing systems and processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience building and shipping Android applications at scale
Expert proficiency in Kotlin and familiarity with Java
Strong understanding of Android frameworks (Jetpack Compose, AndroidX, etc.) and the Android ecosystem
Experience with video streaming technologies (ExoPlayer, HLS, DRM) and offline playback
Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and modern mobile networking stacks
Experience integrating analytics, push notifications, and in-app purchase frameworks
Proficiency with Android Studio and CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
Exceptional problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineers
Company
The Daily Wire
media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$50M2023-10-20Undisclosed· $50M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Boreing
Chief Executive Officer
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