Senior software engineer [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Android Engineer to help us build and evolve high-quality, user-focused mobile applications across our Android platforms, including smartphones and tablets. You’ll be joining a team that values performance, stability, and a seamless user experience—while pushing the boundaries of how media content is delivered on mobile.

This role requires deep expertise in Android development, modern mobile architectures, and video streaming experiences. You’ll work closely with product, design, video, and backend teams to deliver scalable and intuitive mobile products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications with a focus on performance, usability, and video streaming.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and implement new features.
• Optimize app performance, memory usage, and network efficiency for a smooth user experience.
• Ensure high code quality through test automation, peer reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production environments.
• Integrate video playback technologies including HLS / DASH and DRM across a variety of devices.
• Work closely with the Video Engineering and Platform teams to ensure seamless video experiences.
• Participate in architecture discussions and influence key technical decisions.
• Stay current with Android platform advancements and media consumption trends.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer

At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities :

Salary range : $155,000-$175,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT'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 candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

VERSANT is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.