We are seeking an experienced Kotlin Developer to develop and maintain a custom launcher for Android TV set-top boxes. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Android TV development, custom UI/UX design, and media playback technologies. You will work on integrating OTT, IPTV, and DVB-C functionalities into a seamless, user-friendly launcher experience.
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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain a custom Android TV launcher using Kotlin
- Implement UI/UX features tailored for remote control navigation
- Integrate support for OTT streaming, IPTV, and DVB-C within the launcher
- Optimize application performance and memory usage for set-top boxes
- Ensure compatibility with various Android TV versions and hardware configurations
- Work with our own video player (VO player) for streaming media
- Implement EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and VOD (Video-on-Demand) features
- Debug and resolve issues related to UI responsiveness, connectivity, and video playback
- Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs for streaming services
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- 2+ years of experience in Kotlin and Android TV application development
- Strong understanding of Android TV UI/UX guidelines and Leanback libraries
- Experience with Palyers, DRM (Widevine, PlayReady), and adaptive streaming (HLS/DASH)
- Knowledge of IPTV protocols (RTSP, RTP, HLS, MPEG-DASH)
- Familiarity with DVB-C standards and broadcast signal handling
- Experience with performance optimization, memory management, and debugging tools
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Experience with TIF (TV Input Framework) for Android TV integration
- Familiarity with Set-Top-Box middleware platforms
- Knowledge of multi-language support and localization for TV applications
- Experience working with custom ROMs, AOSP, or firmware customization
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee's initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Relocation bonus: transportation, 2 weeks of accommodation for you and your family and more
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