Android TV and App Developer
Posted on March 17, 2025
Job Description
- Android TV and App Developer
- Experienced Android TV Developer with strong expertise in Kotlin and a deep understanding of Android TV commands and UI frameworks. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in developing and optimizing applications for Android TV OS 10 to 12.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain high-performance Android TV applications using Kotlin.
- Implement and optimize Android TV-specific commands, UI navigation, and remote control handling.
- Ensure seamless integration with streaming services, content players, and third-party APIs.
- Design and build intuitive and responsive user interfaces tailored for TV screens.
- Optimize applications for performance, memory usage, and smooth playback.
- Work closely with UI/UX teams to implement designs that align with Android TV best practices.
- Debug and resolve application issues, ensuring high-quality and stable releases.
- Keep up to date with the latest Android TV development trends, tools, and best practices.
- Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in Android development, with a focus on Android TV.
- Experience in building custom TV UIs and interactive experiences.
- Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Android SDK.
- Hands-on experience with Android TV commands, D-Pad navigation, and Leanback Library.
- Familiarity with TV Input Framework (TIF), Chromecast, and HDMI-CEC controls.
- Deep understanding of Android TV Launcher and Recommendations API.
- Experience integrating RESTful APIs and working with backend services.
- Proficiency in performance optimization, memory management, and debugging.
- Strong knowledge of MVVM architecture and Jetpack components.
- Nice to Have:
- Experience with DRM (Digital Rights Management) solutions for content security.
- Experience in handling ExoPlayer for video streaming and playback.
- Knowledge of Android NDK and performance tuning for media playback.
- Familiarity with Firebase, Google Assistant, and Smart TV integrations.
Required Skills
kotlin
android tv commands
d-pad navigation
and leanback library
android ndk