About the Role

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Design, build, and maintain Fire TV applications using Kotlin and Android frameworks targeting Fire OS
Implement and optimize video playback functionality using ExoPlayer and HLS streams for live and VOD content
Integrate server-side ad insertion (SSAI) via AWS MediaTailor, analytics SDKs, and third-party CTV tools
Optimize application performance for large-screen experiences, including remote navigation (DPAD), lean-back UI patterns, memory management, and startup time
Collaborate closely with backend, design, QA, and product teams to define and deliver intuitive CTV user experiences
Integrate with RESTful APIs, content feeds, and other microservices
Address platform-specific quirks across Fire TV device models, debugging device-level issues and ensuring stability
Write clean, modular, and testable code following modern Android architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture, Dependency Injection)
Write unit tests and integration tests, and participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality
Work within CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and release using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and cross-pod technical discussions
Use AI tools to accelerate development, generate documentation, and improve test coverage
Contribute to release management processes including app store submissions, rollout strategies, and post-release monitoring

3–5 years of professional Android development experience with Kotlin
Experience building and shipping applications for Fire TV or Android TV platforms
Strong understanding of modern Android architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture, Dependency Injection)
Experience with video playback technologies, particularly ExoPlayer and HLS streaming
Familiarity with RESTful API integration and cloud-native backends
Experience working in Agile teams with short, iterative release cycles
Comfortable debugging device-specific issues across Fire TV hardware variants
Strong communication and team collaboration skills
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows

Experience with ad tech integration, including SSAI and DAI frameworks
Familiarity with analytics SDKs and behavioral tracking tools such as RudderStack
Experience with React Native (relevant as we prepare for Amazon’s Vega OS transition)
Exposure to other CTV platforms such as Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, or LG
Experience with Jetpack Compose for Android UI development
Familiarity with feature flags, experimentation tooling, and A/B testing
Experience working in media, streaming, or broadcast environments

TEGNA is hiring a Fire TV Developer - Kotlin