Android Live Video Solutions Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Android engineer to join our team to develop and optimize next-generation live video streaming solutions. This role will focus on delivering low-latency, reliable streaming experiences, and building robust SDK components that facilitate seamless integration with our platform and third-party services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and improve our mobile video player framework and SDK, ensuring efficient, scalable, and high-performance live streaming.

Core Requirements

• Strong programming expertise in Java and Kotlin
• Experience with Android Jetpack components and modern app architecture
• Proven experience developing or working with SDKs—building APIs, libraries, or modules that enable live video playback, manifest handling (MPD / M3U8), buffer management, and adaptive bitrate algorithms (ABR)
• Hands-on experience with ExoPlayer or similar video playback frameworks
• Familiarity with live stream metrics, QoE monitoring, transcoding workflows, and using analytics platforms like Conviva or Mux
• Understanding of dynamic manifest generation and real-time stream management
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills

Nice-to-haves :

Why Join Kake?

Kake is a remote-first company with a global community — fully believing that it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters. We provide top-tier engineering teams to support some of the world’s most innovative companies, and we’ve built a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive. We’re proud to be more than just a stop along the way in your career — we’re the destination.

The icing on the Kake :

💵 Competitive Pay in USD – Work globally, get paid globally.

🏡 Fully Remote – Simply put, we trust you.

🌱 Better Me Fund – We invest in your personal growth and passions.

❤️ Compassion is Badass – Join a community that invests in social good.