Software Engineer, Android

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. Our Media Group portfolio is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, youu2019ll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesnu2019t stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. Weu2019re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, weu2019re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive. u00a0 Overview We are seeking a Android Developer with extensive experience in Android architecture design, Kotlin, and Jetpack Compose. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the MVVM architecture, know when and how to apply various design patterns, and possess a proven track record of developing high-quality, scalable Android applications for mobile and TV platforms. u00a0 Key Responsibilities: + Lead Architecture Design:u00a0Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable Android applications for both mobile and TV platforms, ensuring best practices and industry standards. + Develop with Kotlin and Compose:u00a0Utilize Kotlin and Jetpack Compose to develop modern, efficient, and user-friendly streaming applications. + Implement MVVM Architecture:u00a0Apply MVVM architecture principles to create a clear separation of concerns and facilitate testable code. + Design Patterns Expertise:u00a0Identify and apply appropriate design patterns to solve complex software design problems. + Cross-Platform Development:u00a0Ensure seamless integration and consistent user experience across mobile and TV applications. + Collaborate:u00a0Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and backend developers, to deliver high-quality streaming applications. + Code Review and Mentorship:u00a0Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. + Performance Optimization:u00a0Optimize application performance for speed and scalability. + Stay Current:u00a0Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in Android development for both mobile and TV platforms. Requirements: + Experience:u00a0Minimum of 5u00a0years of professional experience in Android development, with a focus on streaming applications. + Technical Skills: + Expert proficiency in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. + Proficiency with concurrency and performance tools, including Kotlin Coroutines, Flow, and background threading. + Experience with multiple architectural patterns (MVP, MVI, Clean Architecture) beyond MVVM + Experience with dependency management tools (Gradle, Maven) and third-party libraries + Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes, including TV screens. + Proven experience with design patterns such as Singleton, Factory, Observer, and Dependency Injection. + Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to backend services. + Familiarity with app signing, certificates, and Play Store release management (internal testing, staged rollouts). + Hands-on experience with debugging and proxy tools (e.g., Charles Proxy, Android Profiler, Firebase Crashlytics). + Experience with version control systems, such as Git. + Soft Skills: + Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Strong attention to detail and a passion for quality. + Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. + Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA. + Knowledge of cloud services and infrastructure. + Previous experience in developing applications for TV platforms, such as Android TV. u00a0 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: $160,000 - $180,000 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. 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Created: 2025-10-10