Software Engineer (L4) - Android Player

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages.
Calle Juan Ramón Poll C., Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
$100,000 - $720,000
Android
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Streaming · Technology
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Description For Software Engineer (L4) - Android Player

Netflix is seeking a Software Engineer (L4) for the Android Player team, responsible for the video playback experience on their Android application. The role involves working on exciting use cases like live streaming and seamless advertising. You'll join a diverse team collaborating with product, device security, encoding, and data science teams, as well as external partners like Google and device manufacturers.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering on video playback challenges
  • Ensuring best-in-class experience across Android devices
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with various teams

Ideal candidates are:

  • Self-motivated and intensely curious
  • Selfless and highly collaborative
  • Proactive problem-solvers
  • Data-driven decision-makers
  • Open to diverse perspectives

Required skills:

  • Strong software architecture skills in Java and Kotlin
  • Experience with multithreading and memory management
  • Understanding of Android's media stack and Exoplayer
  • Data analysis for app quality improvements
  • Automated testing in continuous integration environments

Netflix offers:

  • Work with high-performing engineers
  • AB testing with real customers
  • Direct impact on the business
  • Unique culture based on strong values
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Netflix is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. They do not discriminate based on various protected characteristics and celebrate diversity of thought and background.

Join Netflix to shape the future of Android video playback and be part of a global entertainment leader!

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer (L4) - Android Player

  • Deliver on video playback challenges
  • Ensure best-in-class experience across Android devices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Work on live streaming and seamless advertising
  • Contribute to app quality improvements

Requirements For Software Engineer (L4) - Android Player

Java
Kotlin
  • Strong software architecture skills in Java and Kotlin
  • Experience with multithreading programming and memory management
  • Understanding of Android's media stack and Exoplayer
  • Data analysis skills
  • Experience with automated testing and continuous integration

Benefits For Software Engineer (L4) - Android Player

Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Disability Programs
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Life and Serious Injury Benefits
  • Paid leave of absence programs
  • Flexible time off for salaried employees
  • 35 days annually for paid time off for hourly employees

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