Senior Software Engineer, Android

Job description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences.

We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences.

NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work.

We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities.

We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine.

The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content.

The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Android Engineer to help us build and evolve high-quality, user-focused mobile applications across our Android platforms, including smartphones and tablets.

You’ll be joining a team that values performance, stability, and a seamless user experience—while pushing the boundaries of how media content is delivered on mobile.

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.

 

Key Responsibilities

+ 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.

 

Qualifications & Requirements

+ 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).

What We Offer

At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:

+ Sweat it out – Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes

+ Eat up – Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars

+ Commute-friendly – Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City

+ Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

+ This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $155,000-$175,000


As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation.

You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future.

By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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