Software Engineer-Living Room Devices

Software Engineer-Living Room Devices

Location: Remote

Team: Living Room Devices

Reports To:Sr Manager Living Room Devices

Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineer to join our Consumer Applications team, focusing on the development and optimization of SmartTV applications. The ideal candidate has a strong background in JavaScript and HTML5, with specific experience building and maintaining TV apps across major SmartTV platforms (e.g., Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Vizio, etc.).

This is a high-impact role responsible for building performant, scalable, and user-centric applications that reach millions of users. Youll work closely with cross-functional partners in design, product, and platform engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain SmartTV applications using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS.

Implement responsive, high-performance UIs optimized for various living room device constraints.

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA to ship new features and improve user experience.

Ensure cross-platform compatibility and performance tuning across SmartTV ecosystems.

Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.

Provide technical mentorship to junior developers.

Participate in architectural discussions and help shape the direction of SmartTV development.

Investigate, debug, and resolve technical issues across the app stack.

Contribute to continuous improvement of team workflows, tools, and standards.

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in front-end development, with at least 2+ years in SmartTV app development.

Deep expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.

Familiarity with device constraints and optimization techniques for performance and memory.

Experience working with video playback technologies, DRM, and streaming formats (HLS, DASH) is a strong plus.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, particularly in embedded or non-standard browser environments.

Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development practices.

BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.

Preferred:

Experience integrating analytics, A/B testing, or remote configuration tools.

Familiarity with accessibility standards and internationalization.

Previous work with platforms like Roku, Fire TV, or Android TV is a bonus.

Previous work with LightningJS

“Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits,

EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type

of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by

law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.”

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