Software Engineer 5, Android - Live
@ Netflix

Hybrid
$300,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Overview

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries. Join Netflix's Live UI team to build the next generation of innovative product experiences for millions worldwide.

What You’ll Do

As a senior engineer on the Software Engineer 5, Android - Live role, you will:

  • Lead architecture and development of new Live features for the Android app.
  • Write high-quality, testable, and performant code.
  • Drive UI engineering best practices to improve quality and productivity.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver the product vision.
  • Mentor less-experienced Android engineers and influence the technical roadmap.

What We’re Looking For

Candidates should have 6+ years of professional Android development experience with deep knowledge of Android UI frameworks. Expertise in Kotlin and Java, strong project management, system design skills, and a passion for mentoring are key.

Nice to Have

Experience with Jetpack Compose, Circuit, Dagger/Hilt, GraphQL, Live streaming or Ad technologies is an advantage.

Culture & Compensation

Netflix offers a competitive compensation package based on a unique total compensation philosophy. We highly value inclusivity and diversity in our hiring process.

Key skills/competency

  • Android development
  • UI engineering
  • Kotlin
  • Java
  • Architecture
  • Mentoring
  • Project management
  • Design collaboration
  • Performance optimization
  • System design
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How to Get Hired at Netflix

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight Android and UI engineering skills.
  • Research Netflix: Understand their culture and product innovations.
  • Showcase project work: Provide examples of leadership and results.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review Android frameworks and coding best practices.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Android UI framework documentation.
Practice Kotlin and Java coding challenges.
Study design patterns and system architecture.
Build sample projects demonstrating Android features.

Behavioral Questions

Explain a time you led a project.
Describe mentoring experiences with peers.
Share communication strategies in collaborations.
Discuss handling project challenges.

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