Senior Android Mobile Engineer

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Fandango is hiring a Senior Android Mobile Software Engineer to join our Mobile Engineering team. The Mobile Engineering group develops cutting-edge features for Fandango and various Versant properties. These features power customer-facing applications and extend services to movie enthusiasts. You’ll have the opportunity to work with top-tier equipment, a talented team, and competitive compensation, knowing each day you are making a difference in the lives of movie goers.

Job Duties

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance mobile applications for Android platforms using native technologies like Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver feature-rich, user-friendly mobile experiences that align with business goals.
• Lead architectural discussions and ensure mobile applications are scalable, secure, and maintainable, while optimizing for performance.
• Implement best coding practices by conducting code reviews, writing tests, and integrating automated testing strategies to ensure high-quality code.
• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot, and optimize for efficiency and scalability across various platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering growth and learning within the team.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile development tools, technologies, and trends, and assess their applicability to improve team performance and product quality.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to ensure smooth and efficient CI/CD pipelines for mobile application releases.
• Support the full software development lifecycle from concept to post-release monitoring and issue resolution.

Our Technical Stack

Programming Languages:

• Kotlin

UI Framework:

• Jetpack Compose
• Android View Framework

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent training/experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing mobile applications for Android with strong knowledge of Kotlin and Google Play Libraries.
• Strong understanding of native Android development, including platform-specific APIs, user interface guidelines, Gradle, and performance optimization.
• Experience working in a continuous integration environment and adhering to best practices for testing, including unit and integration tests.
• Proven ability to architect scalable, secure, and maintainable mobile applications.
• Familiarity with Google Play submission processes.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and backend service integration.
• Strong skills in version control systems (Git) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Characteristics: 

• Experience developing high-volume mobile applications.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented design, asynchronous execution, and event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of mobile security best practices, including encryption and secure data storage.
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs like Firebase, Push Notifications, and analytics tools.
• Experience leading engineering teams and contributing to a collaborative, learning-focused culture.

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

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As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal'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 [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.