Software Engineer (Android TV Developer) at DAZN
Job Description
Why Join DAZN?
Joining DAZN in Hyderabad means being part of a cutting-edge sports streaming company in a vibrant tech hub. You’ll work alongside passionate, talented professionals on innovative projects that reach millions of fans worldwide. Hyderabad offers a dynamic work environment with a great balance of career growth and lifestyle. If you’re excited about shaping the future of live and on-demand sports entertainment, DAZN Hyderabad is the perfect place to make your mark and grow your career.
Role Summary:
A software engineer in the Player Engineering team specialising in Android TV video playback. You will work with subject matter experts and video specialists to build and enhance playback experiences across Android TV devices using a hybrid platform combining native Android (ExoPlayer) and HTML5 WebView-based UI technologies.
You will contribute to delivering reliable, high-quality playback solutions, develop your frontend and systems engineering skills, and grow your expertise in Android TV and streaming technologies. You will collaborate closely with team members, communicate effectively, and support ongoing improvements to playback architecture and user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of Android TV playback features using ExoPlayer and related Android media technologies.
- Support implementation of hybrid playback solutions integrating native video playback with HTML5 WebView-based UI layers.
- Assist in optimising playback performance, including startup time, buffering, and video quality across Android TV devices.
- Collaborate with frontend and platform teams to improve integration between WebView UI and native playback components.
- Help maintain and improve player architecture, including logging, monitoring, and debugging tools.
Required Qualifications:
- Professional software engineering experience or relevant academic background
- Experience developing Android applications, ideally with some exposure to Android TV
- Familiarity with ExoPlayer or other Android media playback frameworks
- Basic understanding of streaming protocols such as HLS and DASH
- Experience or interest in hybrid applications using WebView and web technologies (HTML5, JavaScript)
- Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java
- Strong willingness to learn and develop expertise in video playback technologies and device ecosystems.