Haystack News is the leading local & world news service on Connected TVs reaching millions of users! This is a unique opportunity to work at Haystack News, one of the fastest-growing TV startups in the world. We are already preloaded on 37% of all TVs shipped in the US!
Be part of a Silicon Valley startup and work directly with the founding team. Jumpstart your career by working with Stanford & Carnegie Mellon alumni and faculty who have already been part of other successful startups in Silicon Valley.
You should join us if you're hungry to learn how Silicon Valley startups thrive, you like to ship quickly and often, love to solve challenging problems, and like working in small teams.
See Haystack's feature at this year's Google IO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YawUi6qPck
Applications at getonbrd.com.
Job functions
You'll be responsible for developing the Haystack News app on Android Mobile, Android TV, and Fire TV devices .
Build engaging features to improve the reader experience in our flagship News app
Apply the latest trends in Android development to create engaging experiences
Use Clean Architecture to refactor existing code and increase code coverage, and build any new features conforming to that design
Use latest from Android framework , Kotlin, Jetpack Compose
Collaborate with software developers to integrate existing technologies (APIs) into a mobile application
Qualifications and requirements
Strong written and spoken English is a must!
B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of related professional work experience
Strong software engineering skills with expertise in Java and the Android platform.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills (No Agencies Please)
(IMPORTANT: Your job application has to be in English)
Conditions
Travel to team's offsite events 100% paid Uber rides to go to the office Learn about multiple platforms
GETONBRD Job ID: 45933
Accessible
An infrastructure adequate for people with special mobility needs.
Relocation offered
If you are moving in from another country, Haystack News helps you with your relocation.
Pet-friendly
Pets are welcome at the premises.
Flexible hours
Flexible schedule and freedom for attending family needs or personal errands.
Meals provided
Haystack News provides free lunch and/or other kinds of meals.
Paid sick days
Sick leave is compensated (limits might apply).
Partially remote
You can work from your home some days a week.
Bicycle parking
You can park your bicycle for free inside the premises.
Company retreats
Team-building activities outside the premises.
Computer repairs
Haystack News covers some computer repair expenses.
Commuting stipend
Haystack News offers a stipend to cover some commuting costs.
Computer provided
Haystack News provides a computer for your work.
Education stipend
Haystack News covers some educational expenses related to the position.
Performance bonus
Extra compensation is offered upon meeting performance goals.
Conference stipend
Haystack News covers tickets and/or some expenses for conferences related to the position.
Informal dress code
No dress code is enforced.
Recreational areas
Space for games or sports.
Vacation over legal
Haystack News gives you paid vacations over the legal minimum.
Remote work policy
Hybrid
This job is performed partly from home and partly at the office in Lima (Peru).
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