Verkada - Staff Android Engineer
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Requirements
• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field. • 4+ years of professional experience in Android development (Kotlin/Java). • Deep understanding of ExoPlayer, MediaCodec and Android Media APIs. • Familiarity with video streaming protocols (HLS, DASH, RTSP, WebRTC) and audio, video and image codecs like H.264, HEVC, HEIF and AAC. • Strong grasp of performance optimization on mobile devices (memory, CPU, GPU, battery) and networking protocols like TCP, UDP and QUIC. • Bonus: hands-on experience with optimizing latency, startup time (TTFF) and video quality • Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
Responsibilities
• Enhance the streaming experience on our Android app by delivering low-latency live video and ultra-fast load times. You’ll do this across a wide range of devices and network conditions. • Collaborate with backend and streaming infrastructure teams to integrate APIs and deliver end-to-end video solutions. • Implement and optimize video streaming protocols (HLS, DASH, RTSP, WebRTC, etc.) for low-latency, high-quality playback using adaptive bitrate streaming algorithms. • Work with hardware-accelerated decoders (MediaCodec, ExoPlayer) to deliver smooth and efficient performance across various media formats (images, audio and video). • Stay current with the latest in Android media APIs, streaming protocols, and device capabilities. • Collaborate cross-functionally with product and design to ensure a playback experience that’s consistent with other platforms and other video applications.
Benefits
• Opportunity to own end-to-end Android video streaming experiences and tackle cutting-edge problems like low latency streaming. • Collaborate with top-tier engineers and see your work make an immediate impact on products trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide. • Grow a career at a place that values innovation, technical excellence, and end-to-end ownership. • Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to: • Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans • Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage • Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options • Expanded mental health support • Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits • Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time • Professional development stipend • Fertility Stipend • Wellness/fitness benefits • Healthy lunches provided daily • Commuter benefits • At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) • Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable). • $160,000 - $290,000 USD
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