Description:

MediaLab is a media and technology company focused on acquiring and growing properties and global brands.
The organization combines private equity, holding company, and operating entity functions.
The company is expanding and has a prominent market position with its brands.
The role is for an Android Engineer responsible for developing the WorldStar HipHop and Amino apps.
WorldStar HipHop is the leading urban news platform in the US, featuring music videos, user footage, comedy, sports highlights, and more.
Amino is a social networking platform that allows users to connect over shared interests and create communities around specific topics.
Responsibilities include owning the end-to-end development, testing, and maintenance of both apps.
The engineer will deliver reliable software through code reviews and best engineering practices.
Troubleshooting and resolving bugs while optimizing performance and user experience is essential.
The role involves documenting technical details and contributing to long-term application planning and feature development.
Collaboration with the team to produce high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code is required.
The engineer will partner with team leads and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver features on time and to specification.
Advocating for emerging technologies and modernizing legacy code is part of the job.

Requirements:

A minimum of 4+ years of native Android development experience is required.
Additional software development experience is preferred but not mandatory.
A B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.
A solid understanding of Android tools such as Android SDK, Android Studio, and Gradle is necessary.
A good understanding of commonly used libraries like Jetpack, Compose, Retrofit, and Firebase is required.
Proficiency in Java and Kotlin is essential.
Experience with CI/CD tools is necessary.
The candidate must be self-motivated with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
A passion for writing clean, well-organized, and production-ready code is important.
At least one application built and available in the Play Store is required.

MediaLab values diversity and is committed to being an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace.
The company offers the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers, designers, and business builders.
Employees can work remotely from Mexico or Argentina, providing flexibility in work location.
The role involves working on high-profile applications with significant user engagement.