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# Staff Android TV UI Engineer

- **Company:** ECHOSTAR
- **Location:** Greenwood Village, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $127,050.0 - $181,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Android Studio, Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, Code Coverage, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Graphical User Interface, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Data Logging, Kotlin, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Jetpack Compose, Code Restructuring
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-android-tv-ui-engineer-englewood-co--8f1ef8b4-303c-4bc3-9796-18c4a3a956e2

## About the Role

Android, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Television Set-Top Boxes, Android, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Satellite Television, Smart Homes, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Product Planning, Mobile Devices, * Deep expertise in Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose, state management, and custom TV UI focus mechanics

 * Advanced capability in memory profiling, hardware resource optimization, and mitigating performance issues on STB chipsets
 * Strong skills in designing and shipping large-scale, complex Android system architectures from concept to deployment
 * Ability to establish CI/CD release pipelines and leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate refactoring and code coverage
 * Demonstrated ability to act as an organizational technical anchor; setting engineering standards, executing architectural reviews, and establishing AI workflow adoption
 * Ability to communicate complex technical trade-offs clearly to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview., * Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or U.S. equivalent in Computer & Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field

 * Minimum Experience: 8+ years of professional experience as a Software developer, Software Engineer, GUI developer, or similar jobs
 * Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 8+ years of experience with:
 + Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose, GUI development, and Android Studio
 + Custom TV UI focus mechanics, Leanback D-pad navigation, and Android TV development
 + CI/CD pipelines, automated unit testing, and AI-assisted development tools

## Description

* Develop reactive, responsive TV user interfaces using Kotlin/Java, Jetpack Compose for TV, and Android Studio
 * Optimize Leanback D-pad navigation, focus management, and rendering pipelines on hardware-constrained STB chipsets
 * Implement real-time logging, analytics data, and field observability tools across deployed customer STBs
 * Utilize AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code refactoring, improve test coverage, and streamline code reviews
 * Establish engineering standards for AI-driven development workflows, unit testing, and automated CI/CD release pipelines
 * Provide technical mentorship to senior and mid-level engineers while leading peer code reviews and architectural assessments