Software Engineer 5, Android

Netflix

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Work type
Remote
Location
Los Gatos, CA
Salary
$388,000–$558,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
25 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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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 165 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer 5, Android

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer 5 - Android The Software Engineer 5 - Android joins the Member Experience Client Foundations team to build server-driven UI architecture and tooling for streaming applications. This foundational role focuses on developing maintainable, performant Android client code and defining best practices for a high-commit-volume codebase. You will architect solutions to support flexible rendering, dynamic UI modifications, and diverse content types like games and live events. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers, driving technical roadmaps, and integrating generative AI into the ecosystem. You will utilize Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Circuit, Dagger/Hilt, and GraphQL while writing automated tests using JVM Unit, Espresso, and Paparazzi. The work involves solving complex distributed system concerns to balance client architectural needs across multiple platforms, ensuring a scalable and reliable framework for product engineers.

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What you'll do

  • Architect and build maintainable, performant Android client code and documentation for use by other developers.
  • Define and drive best practices to ensure consistency and reliability in a high-commit-volume codebase.
  • Develop scalable solutions using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Circuit, Dagger/Hilt, and GraphQL.
  • Write automated tests using JVM Unit, Espresso, and Paparazzi to uphold product quality.
  • Modernize the codebase by identifying and implementing cutting-edge Android technologies and software engineering practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional client and server teams to define and deliver the framework and architecture vision.
  • Mentor and grow less-experienced Android engineers within the team.
  • Influence the framework roadmap and drive forward-looking technical solutions with minimal supervision.

What we're looking for

  • Expertise in Android UI architecture and frameworks is required.
  • Proficiency with Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Circuit, and Dagger/Hilt is required.
  • Experience with GraphQL for shared data access technology is required.
  • Ability to write automated tests using JVM Unit, Espresso, and Paparazzi is required.
  • Ability to architect and build maintainable, performant Android client code with effective documentation is required.
  • Experience leading projects with excellent project management and estimation skills (preferred).
  • Track record of weaving GenAI and agentic workflows into engineering practices (preferred).
  • Ability to drive forward-looking technical solutions and roadmaps with minimal supervision (preferred).

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