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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Android Engineer - **Company:** Versant Media - **Location:** Englewood Cliffs, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Multitier Architecture, A/B Testing, Amazon Web Services, Android Software Development, Android Studio, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Profiling, Code Review, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Dependency Injection, Software Design Patterns, Memory Management, Design of User Interfaces, Mobile Application Software, Model View ViewModel, Scrum Methodology, Rxjava, Responsive Web Design, Cloud Platform System, Firebase, Backend, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Graphql, Tools for Reporting, Video Streaming, Asynchronous Programming, Jenkins - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/sr-android-engineer-cnbc-versant-8684151 ## About the Role * 5+ years of professional Android development experience. * Deep knowledge of Kotlin and Java, and familiarity with Jetpack libraries. * Experience with MVVM, Clean Architecture, or other scalable mobile app architectures. * Strong understanding of mobile design patterns, UI/UX principles, responsive design, and modern UI frameworks such as Jetpack Compose. * Experience with video streaming on Android (HLS/DASH/CMAF), media playback and DRM. * Deep understanding of the Android app lifecycle, efficient memory management, and asynchronous programming using Kotlin Coroutines and/or RxJava. * Familiarity with REST and GraphQL APIs. Strong debugging and performance profiling skills using Android Studio and related tools. * Solid experience with CI/CD, testing frameworks, and crash analytics tools like Firebase, Bitrise, or Jenkins. * Knowledge of dependency injection frameworks (e.g., Koin, Hilt, Dagger). * Comfortable working in an agile environment and participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and code reviews. Preferred Qualifications * Experience working on consumer-facing apps with high user engagement. * Familiarity with accessibility, localization, and device fragmentation best practices. * Knowledge of app analytics and A/B testing frameworks. * Experience with media, publishing, or news applications. * Cloud platform familiarity (e.g., AWS, Firebase). * Android certification (a plus, but not required). ## Description This role requires deep expertise in Android development, modern mobile architectures, and video streaming experiences. You'll work closely with product, design, video, and backend teams to deliver scalable and intuitive mobile products., * Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications with a focus on performance, usability, and video streaming. * Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and implement new features. * Optimize app performance, memory usage, and network efficiency for a smooth user experience. * Ensure high code quality through test automation, peer reviews, and engineering best practices. * Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production environments. * Integrate video playback technologies including HLS/DASH and DRM across a variety of devices. * Work closely with the Video Engineering and Platform teams to ensure seamless video experiences. * Participate in architecture discussions and influence key technical decisions. * Stay current with Android platform advancements and media consumption trends. ## Related Videos - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Android beyond mobile: Cars, TVs, and Wearables](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/553-android-beyond-mobile-cars-tvs-and-wearables) - [Moving from Java to Kotlin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/384-moving-from-java-to-kotlin) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) - [For the Cars and the Curious: Android Drift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/499-for-the-cars-and-the-curious-android-drift) ## Related Articles - [Cross Platform Mobile Development Frameworks to Use in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/404-cross-platform-mobile-development-frameworks-to-use-in-2025) - [A Guide to Choosing the Right Tools for App Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/391-a-guide-to-choosing-the-right-tools-for-app-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)