Android Developer

Job Description:

Are you passionate about developing innovative mobile solutions? Do you thrive in an environment where diversity of thought and background is celebrated? We're looking for an Android Developer, on-site in our Chicago office, who brings expertise in Digital Rights Management (DRM) and video streaming technologies to help us build world-class mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance Android applications with a focus on secure video streaming.
• Implement DRM protocols (such as Widevine) to protect digital content.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and backend teams to build seamless and secure streaming experiences.
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and usability of the app across different Android devices.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in Android development, DRM, and media streaming technologies.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues across different versions of Android.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and high coding standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality solutions on time.
• Take ownership of projects, making informed decisions to meet client and business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Android Developer with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Proficient in Java and Kotlin.
• Experience in developing applications for both current and older versions of Android.
• Deep understanding of Android graphics stack and media frameworks.
• Strong grasp of the Android event model and how touch and input events propagate through the View hierarchy.
• Ability to optimize media rendering and UI performance by leveraging low- level system APIs, memory management techniques, and profiling tools
• Solid understanding of Android architecture components and design patterns (MVVM, MVP)
• Familiarity with secure storage, encryption, and app security best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud services and integration (e.g., AWS).
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git
• Experience working in a fast-paced agency environment or similar settings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge about network programing and protocols and integrating with RESTful and WebSocket-based APIs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with adaptive streaming and real-time video delivery.
• Experience working with DRM technologies (Widevine, etc.).
• Experience with graphics and animation libraries
• Knowledge of crypto theory (PKI) and SGX enclave will be a plus.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.