Stand8 Technology Consulting · 1 month ago
Sr Video Streaming Engineer (Android)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$70/hr - $80/hr
5+ years expStand8 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.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
401(k) retirement savings plan
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow
Company
Stand8 Technology Consulting
Stand8 is a global technology consulting and staffing leader that helps businesses transform and scale through tailored IT solutions.
201-500 employees
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2024 (1)
2023 (5)
2022 (3)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Chief Executive Officer
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