We are seeking an experienced Senior Kotlin Developer to lead and enhance the development and maintenance of a custom launcher for Android TV set-top boxes. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Android TV development, sophisticated custom UI/UX design, and advanced media playback technologies. In this senior role, you will be responsible for spearheading the integration of OTT, IPTV, and DVB-C functionalities into an intuitive, user-friendly launcher experience.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of a custom Android TV launcher using Kotlin
- Oversee the implementation of UI/UX features tailored for remote control navigation
- Coordinate full integration of support for OTT streaming, IPTV, and DVB-C within the launcher
- Manage application performance optimization and memory usage for set-top boxes
- Ensure compatibility with various Android TV versions and hardware configurations
- Supervise integration with our proprietary video player (VO player) for enhanced media streaming
- Direct the implementation of EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and VOD (Video-on-Demand) features
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to UI responsiveness, connectivity, and video playback
- Lead collaborations with backend teams to integrate APIs for streaming services
- Mentor junior developers and manage a team to ensure project delivery timelines
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- 3+ years of experience in Kotlin and Android TV application development
- Expert understanding of Android TV UI/UX guidelines and Leanback libraries
- Experience with Players, DRM (Widevine, PlayReady), and adaptive streaming technologies (HLS/DASH)
- Knowledge of IPTV protocols (RTSP, RTP, HLS, MPEG-DASH)
- Familiarity with DVB-C standards and broadcast signal management
- Expertise in performance optimization, memory management, and debugging practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and capability to lead projects 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 managing projects involving 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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