Versant Media · 16 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer, Android
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$155K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expVersant Media is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, seeking a talented and experienced Senior Android Engineer to build and evolve high-quality mobile applications. The role focuses on developing native Android applications with an emphasis on performance and usability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless user experience.
BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications with a focus on performance, usability, and video streaming
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and implement new features
Optimize app performance, memory usage, and network efficiency for a smooth user experience
Ensure high code quality through test automation, peer reviews, and engineering best practices
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production environments
Integrate video playback technologies including HLS/DASH and DRM across a variety of devices
Work closely with the Video Engineering and Platform teams to ensure seamless video experiences
Participate in architecture discussions and influence key technical decisions
Stay current with Android platform advancements and media consumption trends
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional Android development experience
Deep knowledge of Kotlin and Java, and familiarity with Jetpack libraries
Experience with MVVM, Clean Architecture, or other scalable mobile app architectures
Strong understanding of mobile design patterns, UI/UX principles, responsive design, and modern UI frameworks such as Jetpack Compose
Experience with video streaming on Android (HLS/DASH/CMAF), media playback and DRM
Deep understanding of the Android app lifecycle, efficient memory management, and asynchronous programming using Kotlin Coroutines and/or RxJava
Familiarity with REST and GraphQL APIs. Strong debugging and performance profiling skills using Android Studio and related tools
Solid experience with CI/CD, testing frameworks, and crash analytics tools like Firebase, Bitrise, or Jenkins
Knowledge of dependency injection frameworks (e.g., Koin, Hilt, Dagger)
Comfortable working in an agile environment and participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and code reviews
Preferred
Experience working on consumer-facing apps with high user engagement
Familiarity with accessibility, localization, and device fragmentation best practices
Knowledge of app analytics and A/B testing frameworks
Experience with media, publishing, or news applications
Cloud platform familiarity (e.g., AWS, Firebase)
Android certification (a plus, but not required)
Benefits
Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City
Company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
Versant Media
Versant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Arocho
Vice President Corporate Communications
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