Senior Android Engineer (Video Player) - Talent Pool at Kake.co
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Android engineer to join our team in developing and optimizing next-generation live streaming solutions. This role focuses on improving playback quality, reducing latency, and enhancing the robustness of our player framework and SDK to ensure a seamless live viewing experience across platforms.
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and optimize our Android video player framework and SDK.
Troubleshoot and resolve live streaming issues such as buffering, latency, and playback performance.
Customize and extend ExoPlayer components, ABR logic, and player builders.
Integrate and maintain ad technologies (IMA, DAI, SSAI).
Work with dynamic manifests (MPD/M3U8) and adaptive bitrate (ABR) logic.
Implement and maintain QoE analytics integrations (Conviva, Mux, Hydrolix).
What We’re Looking For
Strong programming expertise in Kotlin and Java.
Proven hands-on experience with ExoPlayer, including customization and performance optimization.
Solid understanding of streaming protocols (DASH, HLS) and adaptive streaming workflows.
Experience troubleshooting live player performance and rebuffering issues.
Familiarity with ad integrations (IMA, SSAI, DAI).
Experience with analytics / QoE monitoring tools (Conviva, Mux, Hydrolix).
Proficiency with Jetpack Compose, Kotlin Coroutines, and Flows.
Nice To Have
Previous work in a broadcasting or OTT environment.
Experience with Android TV or casting features.
Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills in live video delivery contexts.
Why Join Kake?
Kake is a remote-first company with a global community — fully believing that it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters. We provide top-tier engineering teams to support some of the world’s most innovative companies, and we’ve built a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive. We’re proud to be more than just a stop along the way in your career — we’re the destination.
The icing on the Kake:
🏡 Fully Remote – Simply put, we trust you.
🌱 Better Me Fund – We invest in your personal growth and passions.
❤️ Compassion is Badass – Join a community that invests in social good.