Senior Software Engineer, Android

Company Description VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Android Engineer to help us build and evolve high-quality, user-focused mobile applications across our Android platforms, including smartphones and tablets. You’ll be joining a team that values performance, stability, and a seamless user experience—while pushing the boundaries of how media content is delivered on mobile.

This role requires deep expertise in Android development, modern mobile architectures, and video streaming experiences. You’ll work closely with product, design, video, and backend teams to deliver scalable and intuitive mobile products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications with a focus on performance, usability, and video streaming.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and implement new features.
• Optimize app performance, memory usage, and network efficiency for a smooth user experience.
• Ensure high code quality through test automation, peer reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production environments.
• Integrate video playback technologies including HLS/DASH and DRM across a variety of devices.
• Work closely with the Video Engineering and Platform teams to ensure seamless video experiences.
• Participate in architecture discussions and influence key technical decisions.
• Stay current with Android platform advancements and media consumption trends.

Qualifications Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience.
• Deep knowledge of Kotlin and Java, and familiarity with Jetpack libraries.
• Experience with MVVM, Clean Architecture, or other scalable mobile app architectures.
• Strong understanding of mobile design patterns, UI/UX principles, responsive design, and modern UI frameworks such as Jetpack Compose.
• Experience with video streaming on Android (HLS/DASH/CMAF), media playback and DRM.
• Deep understanding of the Android app lifecycle, efficient memory management, and asynchronous programming using Kotlin Coroutines and/or RxJava.
• Familiarity with REST and GraphQL APIs. Strong debugging and performance profiling skills using Android Studio and related tools.
• Solid experience with CI/CD, testing frameworks, and crash analytics tools like Firebase, Bitrise, or Jenkins.
• Knowledge of dependency injection frameworks (e.g., Koin, Hilt, Dagger).
• Comfortable working in an agile environment and participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and code reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on consumer-facing apps with high user engagement.
• Familiarity with accessibility, localization, and device fragmentation best practices.
• Knowledge of app analytics and A/B testing frameworks.
• Experience with media, publishing, or news applications.
• Cloud platform familiarity (e.g., AWS, Firebase).
• Android certification (a plus, but not required).

What We Offer

At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:

• Sweat it out – Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up – Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Commute-friendly – Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Salary range: $155,000-$175,000

Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

VERSANT is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.