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?s 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.