Android Software Engineer 5 – Streaming & Discovery Experiences

Netflix

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Remote (Usa - Remote, US) Posted 97 days ago $388,000–$558,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Android Software Engineer (L5) at Netflix within Streaming & Discovery Experiences, you will join either the Android Client Foundations, DVX Mobile Core, or DVX Live UI teams to build foundational infrastructure, advance app architecture, and deliver innovative product experiences for hundreds of millions of users. Your daily tasks include architecting maintainable, performant client code using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Circuit, Dagger/Hilt, and GraphQL, while also driving best practices, writing automated tests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to define the product vision. You will mentor junior engineers, influence technical roadmaps, and lead key initiatives that enhance Netflix’s Live viewing experiences or rework its mobile app architecture. This role demands deep expertise in Android development, self-starter mentality, and a passion for quality and performance, all while navigating complex technical challenges at scale.

Skills

Kotlin Java GraphQL Jetpack Compose Dagger/Hilt Espresso Paparazzi CI/CD MVVM Android UI Architecture Live Streaming Ad Technologies Cross-Functional Collaboration Project Management Technical Mentorship Quality Assurance Performance Optimization

What you'll do

  • Define and drive best practices for consistency, reliability, and simplicity in high-commit-volume codebases.
  • Architect maintainable, performant Android client code with effective documentation for cross-team use.
  • Develop scalable, maintainable solutions using modern technologies like Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Circuit, Dagger/Hilt, and GraphQL.
  • Write automated tests to ensure product quality, including JVM Unit, Espresso, and Paparazzi tests.
  • Keep abreast of cutting-edge Android technologies and practices to modernize the codebase for innovation.

What we're looking for

  • Deep understanding of Android development with expertise in Kotlin and Java
  • Experience with modern technologies like Jetpack Compose, Circuit, Dagger/Hilt, GraphQL
  • Strong project management skills and ability to deliver high-impact work on schedule
  • Proven track record of mentoring and growing less-experienced engineers
  • Ability to define and drive best practices for consistency and reliability in codebases
  • Familiarity with data-centric approach to app development and server-driven UIs

Market check

Salary context

This $388,000–$558,000 range sits above 98% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$123,000–$209,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$137,813–$192,162

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Netflix

Netflix is the world''s leading streaming entertainment service, offering a vast library of TV series, films, documentaries, and original content to subscribers in over 190 countries. Industry: Streaming Entertainment & Media

Netflix currently has 91 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $388,000–$610,000 across 87 roles with salary data.

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