Position Summary...What you'll do...About the TeamVIZIO's Technology - Software and Services team is seeking a
Software Engineer III - Android to join our growing mobile development team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with a talented group of engineers and contribute to the innovation and improvement of VIZIO's mobile products. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Software Engineering and does not include direct reports. We pride ourselves on being a collaborative team, and to support that, we work onsite 5 days a week at our Dallas, TX location.
What You Will Do- Design and develop Android mobile applications using Kotlin and modern Android SDKs.
- Build responsive, scalable UIs using Jetpack Compose to deliver intuitive and engaging user experiences.
- Integrate media playback features using ExoPlayer, including support for adaptive streaming (HLS/DASH) and Widevine DRM.
- Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate RESTful APIs and streaming services, handling playback metadata, DRM, entitlements, and personalization logic.
- Optimize application performance for a wide range of Android devices using system profiling, app tracing, and trace analysis.
- Ensure application compatibility across various Android OS versions and device configurations.
- Debug and resolve device-specific issues using ADB, Android Studio Profiler, and real-world logs.
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and internal documentation to maintain high code quality and consistency.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Android development and mobile UX.
About You- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Electronics & Communications, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in Android development.
- Experience in architecture, design, prototyping, software development, code review, and unit testing for mobile applications.
- Expert proficiency in Kotlin and Java.
- Deep knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and modern Android UI/UX patterns.
- Strong experience with Kotlin Coroutines, including structured concurrency, lifecycle-aware scopes, and Flow for reactive programming.
- Familiarity with RxJava is a plus.
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and backend integration.
- Proficient in Git and modern CI/CD workflows.
- Skilled with Android Studio, ADB, and Android Profiler.
- Familiar with dependency management tools like Gradle.
- Proficient in Jetpack components and architecture patterns such as MVVM or MVP.
- Experience with ExoPlayer, Widevine DRM, and adaptive streaming (HLS/DASH).
- Understanding of video analytics, playback monitoring, and QoS/QoE metrics.
- Strong grasp of performance and memory optimization techniques for mobile platforms.
- Hands-on experience with modern Android tools and libraries such as Firebase, Room, Hilt, and WorkManager.
Preferred Skills- 4+ years of professional experience in Android development.
- Familiarity with cross-platform frameworks (e.g., Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile).
- Experience implementing deep linking, content discovery, and voice input integrations.
- Exposure to Smart TV or OTT platforms is a plus.
- Experience working with media catalog ingestion, metadata, and content curation.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 2 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 4 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area, We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Masters: Computer Science
Primary Location...14901 Quorum Dr, Dallas, TX 75254-7521, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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