Software Development Engineer – Android & Living Room

Tennis Channel is creating a unified Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) experience across Android and Living Room devices. We’re building a new hybrid platform that delivers live and on-demand tennis content to fans everywhere.

As a Software Development Engineer (Android & Living Room), you’ll design, build, and deliver exceptional hybrid Android experiences across mobile, tablet, and Android TV using React Native and Kotlin. You’ll collaborate with a senior, hands-on engineering team (ex-Amazon, ex-Prime Video) to build a greenfield product using modern technologies, working closely with backend, CMS, and design teams to craft fast, intuitive, and engaging user experiences. In this high-ownership role, you’ll own impactful features that reach millions of tennis fans and help shape Tennis Channel’s global streaming platform - setting new standards for performance, scalability, and fan engagement.

This role is onsite and located in Seattle, WA.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hybrid Android apps using React Native and Kotlin.
• Build and optimize features like video playback, live streaming, authentication, and personalization.
• Work closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and analytics.
• Collaborate with design to ensure consistent experiences across Android and Living Room platforms.
• Implement advanced playback features (DRM, adaptive bitrate streaming, ad markers, live DVR).
• Ensure app reliability, performance, and observability through monitoring and testing.
• Participate in architectural design discussions and cross-platform planning.
• Stay updated with the latest Android, React Native, and TV ecosystem technologies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, eEngineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of professional Android development experience
• Strong proficiency in React Native and Kotlin
• Deep knowledge of Android frameworks like Jetpack Compose, ExoPlayer, Room, WorkManager
• Familiarity with video streaming technologies (HLS, DASH, DRM)
• Experience building for Android TV or Fire TV
• Solid understanding of multithreading and performance tuning
• Experience consuming REST or GraphQL APIs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing hybrid apps across Android and TV ecosystems
• Knowledge of DRM systems, SSAI, and analytics SDKs
• Experience with AWS and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with React Native tools and libraries (Navigation, Redux, Reanimated)
• Background in media, sports, or entertainment streaming

Tennis Channel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About PickleballTV 

Pickleballtv (PBTV) is the 24-hour television home of America’s fastest growing sport. With coverage of tournaments throughout the year, the network offers 1,000+ hours of live matches from the game’s top professionals and biggest stars. PBTV also provides viewers with first-class instruction, exclusive lifestyle programming and studio news content and more. 

About Tennis Channel
Tennis Channel is the media home to two twenty-four-hour television networks, a subscription streaming service, online magazine and podcasts dedicated to the sport and its unique lifestyle. The tennis-media hub is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. Tennis Channel is carried nationwide by every one of the top ten pay-TV service providers.

About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net. 

About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $140,000 to $160,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

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