Software Engineer 4 – Android

Netflix

Android Software Engineer building Netflix app infrastructure and product experiences. Shipping Kotlin features and scalable client foundations for hundreds of millions of members.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Android Development, with strong coding skills in Kotlin and familiarity with GraphQL. Capable of owning projects end to end, effectively communicating across teams, and modernizing codebases using contemporary tools and practices.

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Android DevelopmentKotlin ProgrammingProject OwnershipGraphQL NavigationJetpack Compose Experience

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Hard Skills

Android DevelopmentKotlin ProgrammingJava ProgrammingGraphQL NavigationJetpack ComposeDagger/HiltSDK DevelopmentDeveloper ToolingAutomated TestingSDUI Architecture

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationRelationship-BuildingDecision-MakingCollaborationProactive Communication

Tools & Technologies

JVMEspressoGenAI ToolsModern Android ToolingHigh-Scale Systems

Industry Keywords

Live StreamingReal-Time SystemsAdsPlaybackCross-Functional Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidDaggerGraphQLJavaKotlin

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and ship Android features and infrastructure for Netflix members and engineers
Write clean, testable, and well-documented code backed by automated JVM unit, Espresso, and similar tests
Partner with product, design, and cross-functional engineering teams to scope work and weigh trade-offs
Monitor modern Android tooling and practices and help modernize the codebase
Use GenAI tools in day-to-day development and explore agentic workflows
Communicate proactively with team members and stakeholders, including project management and estimation
Own projects end to end, including scoping, building, and shipping
Contribute to SDUI architecture and tooling, ad frameworks, SDKs, developer tooling, or shared client frameworks depending on team placement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid understanding of Android development
Strong coding skills in Kotlin; Java is a plus
Comfort navigating adjacent stacks such as GraphQL
Ability to pick up new frameworks and paradigms quickly
Track record of shipping real product features
Ability to own projects end to end, including scoping, building, and shipping
Ability to weigh trade-offs and make decisions with incomplete information
Clear communication and relationship-building across teams
Experience with Jetpack Compose, Circuit, Dagger/Hilt, or GraphQL is nice to have
Experience building or maintaining SDKs, developer tooling, or shared client frameworks is nice to have
Familiarity with high-scale or real-time systems such as live streaming, ads, or playback is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plans
Mental Health support
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Stock Option Program
Disability Programs
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Family-forming benefits
Life and Serious Injury Benefits
Paid leave of absence programs
Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off
Disability accommodation/adjustment during the hiring process