Senior Software Engineer

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Build, maintain, and innovate features for Android TV applications and OS-level embedded systems using Java, Kotlin, and C++.
• Hardware Integration: Lead the technical bring-up and testing of next-generation prototype hardware systems, unreleased TV devices, and peripherals (remote controls, soundbars, speakers).
• Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize memory usage, rendering pipelines, and application startup times specifically tailored for lower-spec TV hardware chipsets.
• User Experience: Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement Leanback or Jetpack Compose for TV frameworks, ensuring fluid D-pad (remote control) navigation and multi-resolution support.
• Media & Security: Integrate and maintain video playback pipelines (ExoPlayer), handle audio/display settings, and implement security protocols such as Widevine DRM, PlayIntegrity API, and TEE (Trusted Execution Environment).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware OEMs, product managers, and internal cloud infrastructure teams to align on product specifications and device certification activities.

Job Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Core Languages: 8+ years of professional software development experience in Kotlin, Java, or C++.
• Platform Expertise: Strong understanding of the Android SDK, Android TV internals, system broadcasts, and background WorkManager
• Google Internal Tools : Buganizer,Test Tracker, Jetski,Gemini etc

Work Experience

2-5Years