Android Playback Engineer @Zattoo

As Switzerland’s leading digital hub, we provide our media and platforms with ideal framework conditions, support them through investments in technology, and create space for them to develop individually. We stand for interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation and dynamic development.

We are on the move – and want to keep moving. We are farsighted. We are proactive. We are courageous. We are TX. TX Services is a part of TX Group.

At our Zattoo team you will find an ideal blend of stability and flexibility. True autonomy to shape what comes next, for us and you. This is the perfect platform to take your career where you want.

WHO ARE WE?

Back in 2005, Zattoo pioneered Europe’s first TV streaming service. Today, we’re the world’s first certified climate neutral TV streaming provider. 3 million users across three countries. Over 230 colleagues of 47 nationalities. We’re a grown-up start-up, helping to shape a better future since day one. That hasn’t changed, even if the world has. We’re friendly, international, inclusive – and our people say we’re reliable and transparent, too. It’s why they trust us and believe in what we do.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Zattoo team is searching for a highly motivated Android Playback Engineer with a proven track record in streaming expertise to join our world class team. Zattoo’s mobile apps for Android are installed on millions of devices. We were among the first to bring Live and Catch Up TV to these platforms. In addition to mobile, we put a strong focus on new Android based big screen platforms such as Android TV and Amazon Fire TV.

We’re looking for someone who wants to push the boundaries of what’s possible on these platforms. You will find Zattoo to be a comfortable place to work with pragmatic decision making, fast approval paths and willingness to take risks. Most importantly, you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who’ll share your commitment to developing and selling world class products. You will belong to the video team that owns the whole streaming chain ingest/encoding/packaging/delivery/playback. Together with frontend video engineers of other platforms you will analyze and improve video playback at Zattoo and push the experience of Zattoo’s service to the next level.

THE PRODUCT CREATION TEAM

At the heart of Zattoo’s organization, there is a group of people who are extremely passionate about TV Products and Technology. This diverse group of engineers, product managers, designers, SRE, network, QA and support specialists cover a large area of expertise and are building our vision of the streaming age TV platform. We value high quality, user oriented and sustainable work and strive to be at the forefront of technology and collaboration.

We encourage everybody to express their ideas and give autonomy and focus to independent teams. Our dream is to let people watch their favorite TV content in the simplest and most comfortable way. We see our strength in disrupting traditional broadcasting technology while collaborating closely with the great companies that produce this content.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Analyze, configure and maintain ExoPlayer, show good understanding of its internal logic
• Adopt your knowledge of Android Media Stack for future proof development
• Use debugging tools for investigation and research
• Write clean and testable code
• Collaborate with Video Backend Engineers and other Frontend Video Engineers
• Become a valued member of Zattoo’s Engineering team and improve our core quality of experience

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 4+ years of experience in Android streaming application development (video-on-demand and/or linear video playback)
• High proficiency with Kotlin and Java
• Knowledge of Android Media Stack, including internal logic and debugging tools
• Experience with multithreaded programming and real time considerations
• Bonus: Experience with video streaming technologies (DASH, HLS) and codecs (H.264, H.265)
• Bonus: Experience with tracking playback events, errors, behavior, user experience and A/B testing

WHY JOIN US?

At Zattoo, you’re always on firm ground with real freedom to explore. You’ll have the support and opportunity you need to go far, while you’re helping us create a sustainable and entertainment-filled future for all.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Be a part of well established Swiss-based subsidiary in Belgrade
• We value work-life balance and employee happiness is at the first place for us
• Lots of team activities and perks
• Great equipment, competitive salary and a variety of fringe benefits
• International team and working environment of talented and fun people
• Modern, sunny, and open working place with a positive and fun atmosphere
• Stimulating work experience that will allow you to grow both professionally and personally

Plus:

• We’re sharing: Free access to the best streaming experience on the market
• We're developing: your own development budget, German classes and Zattoo all-company hack days
• We’re inclusive: ‘Zattooies’ are a fun, engaged, and diverse team made up of 44 nationalities

If you believe that your experience and skill set would make the expected contribution, please send us your application in English. We look forward to hearing from you!