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$110,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Synergy Interactive Senior Manager of Technical Recruitment at Synergy
Join the team shaping the future of streaming technology. Were a rapidly scaling media tech company based in Chicago, building cutting-edge platforms that deliver premium digital content to millions of users. Were looking for a passionate
Android Engineer
to join our mobile team onsite
five days a week . This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and wants to contribute to the next generation of secure, high-performance streaming apps. What Youll Be Doing: Build and evolve native Android apps focused on delivering secure, seamless, and high-quality video streaming experiences. Integrate and optimize
DRM systems like Widevine
to protect premium digital content across diverse Android devices. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to bring creative concepts to life in a collaborative environment. Tackle performance tuning, device compatibility, and low-level media rendering challenges head-on to ensure top-tier app performance. Keep the user experience smooth and responsive across varying screen sizes, OS versions, and hardware capabilities. Stay ahead of the curve by experimenting with emerging media delivery techniques and Android ecosystem updates. Dive into complex technical issues across multiple Android versions and debug them down to the root. Take part in rigorous code reviews and mentor peers on clean architecture, security, and performance optimization. Balance multiple priorities while consistently delivering reliable features on tight timelines. Act as a decision-maker on your projectsdriving feature design, implementation strategies, and technical direction. What Were Looking For: Solid background in Android development with a strong portfolio of production-ready apps. Proficiency in both Kotlin and Java , and fluency with Android Studio, Gradle, and related tools. Hands-on experience building for modern and legacy versions of Android OS. Deep technical familiarity with Androids media stack, UI rendering engine, and system-level APIs. Proven ability to fine-tune video rendering and memory management for smooth playback under constrained conditions. Strong command of architectural patterns such as
MVVM or MVP , and working knowledge of Jetpack components. Experience working with encryption, secure storage, and other mobile app security best practices. Comfort working with cloud-based services like AWS, and integrating backend APIs via REST or WebSockets. Version control expertise, especially using
Git
in a team setting. Bonus points if youve worked in a fast-moving agency or startup setting and thrived under real-world deadlines. Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Information Technology Industries
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Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for Android Developer roles.
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Principal Software Engineer I (Java, Android)
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$110,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Synergy Interactive Senior Manager of Technical Recruitment at Synergy
Join the team shaping the future of streaming technology. Were a rapidly scaling media tech company based in Chicago, building cutting-edge platforms that deliver premium digital content to millions of users. Were looking for a passionate
Android Engineer
to join our mobile team onsite
five days a week . This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and wants to contribute to the next generation of secure, high-performance streaming apps. What Youll Be Doing: Build and evolve native Android apps focused on delivering secure, seamless, and high-quality video streaming experiences. Integrate and optimize
DRM systems like Widevine
to protect premium digital content across diverse Android devices. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to bring creative concepts to life in a collaborative environment. Tackle performance tuning, device compatibility, and low-level media rendering challenges head-on to ensure top-tier app performance. Keep the user experience smooth and responsive across varying screen sizes, OS versions, and hardware capabilities. Stay ahead of the curve by experimenting with emerging media delivery techniques and Android ecosystem updates. Dive into complex technical issues across multiple Android versions and debug them down to the root. Take part in rigorous code reviews and mentor peers on clean architecture, security, and performance optimization. Balance multiple priorities while consistently delivering reliable features on tight timelines. Act as a decision-maker on your projectsdriving feature design, implementation strategies, and technical direction. What Were Looking For: Solid background in Android development with a strong portfolio of production-ready apps. Proficiency in both Kotlin and Java , and fluency with Android Studio, Gradle, and related tools. Hands-on experience building for modern and legacy versions of Android OS. Deep technical familiarity with Androids media stack, UI rendering engine, and system-level APIs. Proven ability to fine-tune video rendering and memory management for smooth playback under constrained conditions. Strong command of architectural patterns such as
MVVM or MVP , and working knowledge of Jetpack components. Experience working with encryption, secure storage, and other mobile app security best practices. Comfort working with cloud-based services like AWS, and integrating backend APIs via REST or WebSockets. Version control expertise, especially using
Git
in a team setting. Bonus points if youve worked in a fast-moving agency or startup setting and thrived under real-world deadlines. Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Information Technology Industries
Technology, Information and Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Synergy Interactive by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for Android Developer roles.
Chicago, IL $135,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $135,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $63,288.00-$91,768.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$170,000.00 4 hours ago Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$175,000.00 1 week ago Senior Mobile Software Engineer (Android)
Chicago, IL $102,100.00-$127,600.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$85,000.00 2 months ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$95,000.00 5 days ago Glenview, IL $80,000.00-$119,000.00 2 weeks ago Staff Software Development Engineer - Android & AI
Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$135,000.00 1 week ago Deerfield, IL $98,600.00-$157,500.00 3 months ago Sr Software Engineer (C#/Python) - Trading
Principal Software Engineer I (Java, Android)
Deerfield, IL $149,600.00-$254,400.00 3 months ago Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago Schaumburg, IL $110,000.00-$130,000.00 3 weeks ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr