[Remote] Android Software Engineer 5 - Games Client Foundations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is a leading entertainment company focused on pushing the boundaries of storytelling through innovative technology. They are seeking a Senior Android Engineer to develop the next generation of Games SDK and product experiences, playing a key role in integrating games into the Netflix service for an immersive user experience.ResponsibilitiesDevelop product features and foundational infrastructure for the Android Games SDK, including support for discovery, promotion, and media-rich game experiencesCollaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering partners to define project roadmaps and build delightful player experiencesArchitect maintainable, performant Android client code with effective documentationDesign code for testability and write automated tests to help uphold product qualitySkillsExceptional coding skills, especially with Kotlin and Java, and proficiency in navigating different languages and technology stacksExperience developing SDKs & video playback solutions with modern Android media frameworks (for example Media3/ExoPlayer), including player-based UIs, handling horizontal and vertical videoExperience integrating with APIs, SDKs, discovery & promotion surfaces, analytics, and A/B frameworksExperience with low-latency, real-time audio and video (for example WebRTC or similar) is a plusDevelop product features and foundational infrastructure for the Android Games SDK, including support for discovery, promotion, and media-rich game experiencesCollaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering partners to define project roadmaps and build delightful player experiencesArchitect maintainable, performant Android client code with effective documentationDesign code for testability and write automated tests to help uphold product qualityYou are a self-starter who excels at identifying opportunities and defining & driving forward-looking technical roadmapsYou are comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguityYou exude developer empathy. You have great intuition for making a clean, easy-to-use API for game developers to integrate Netflix servicesYou thrive on cross-functional collaboration. You have excellent communication skills and can translate objectives and concerns across teams, creating greater alignment among all stakeholders on a projectYou are adept at analyzing data to gain insights that drive product improvementsBenefitsHealth PlansMental Health supportA 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matchStock Option ProgramDisability ProgramsHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsFamily-forming benefitsLife and Serious Injury BenefitsPaid leave of absence programsFull-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time offFull-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time offCompany OverviewNetflix is an online streaming platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.netflix.com.Company H1B SponsorshipNetflix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 65 in 2026, 310 in 2025, 309 in 2024, 191 in 2023, 261 in 2022, 268 in 2021, 225 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.