Software Development Engineer – Mobile App Development

Tennis Channel is building the future of digital sports streaming. We are rebuilding our entire Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) platform, from mobile to connected TVs, to deliver world-class live and on-demand tennis experiences to millions of fans. As a Software Development Engineer (Mobile App Development), you will help design, build, and scale high-performance applications across iOS, iPadOS, and Android using React Native, Swift, and Kotlin, while partnering closely with teams building backend services, CMS platforms, and video streaming infrastructure.

In this role, you'll contribute to experiences that power content discovery, playback, personalization, and fan engagement across multiple devices. You'll work with technologies including React Native, native iOS and Android modules, AWS services such as API Gateway, Lambda, CloudFront, and S3, while integrating analytics SDKs, DRM systems, and server-side ad insertion (SSAI) solutions. Experience with modern React Native libraries such as Reanimated, React Navigation, Redux, and Hermes will help you quickly make an impact.

This is a rare opportunity to join a small, senior engineering team building a greenfield sports product from the ground up, where every line of code directly shapes the fan experience. Ideal candidates will bring a passion for building consumer-facing applications and have experience developing sports, entertainment, media, or streaming products at scale. 

This role is onsite and located in Santa Monica, CA.

In this role, you will…

· Design, build, and maintain hybrid iOS and Android applications using React Native, Swift, and Kotlin.

· Implement native integrations for performance-critical features like video playback, analytics, and push notifications.

· Collaborate with backend engineers to deliver live and on-demand streaming experiences.

· Work with design and product to ensure a consistent user experience across iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.

· Integrate advanced playback features (DRM, adaptive bitrate streaming, live DVR, ad markers).

· Ensure high app performance, stability, and quality through automated testing and monitoring.

· Contribute to architecture, component design, and developer tooling that support hybrid app scalability.

· Stay current with Apple, Android, and React Native ecosystem improvements.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

· 5+ years of experience building and shipping iOS and/or Android applications.

· Strong proficiency in React Native, Swift, and/or Kotlin.

· Deep understanding of UIKit, SwiftUI, AVFoundation, Jetpack, and concurrency patterns on both platforms.

· Familiarity with video streaming (HLS, MPEG-DASH, DRM, offline playback).

· Experience consuming REST or GraphQL APIs.

· Strong debugging and performance optimization skills

Tennis Channel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel is the only multiplatform destination dedicated solely to tennis year-round. Together, the Tennis Channel flagship network, Tennis Channel 2, and the Tennis Channel app (tennischannel.com) deliver the most accessible and concentrated single-sport coverage anywhere. As the exclusive U.S. home of the ATP Tour and WTA Tour, Tennis Channel features live coverage of every Masters 1000 tournament — including Indian Wells, the Miami Open, Madrid, Rome, Cincinnati, and more — alongside live studio programming including its premier series, TC Live. Tennis Channel 2, a free FAST channel available in over 100 million homes, brings fans matches from across the globe at every level of the game. The Tennis Channel app brings it all together in one place, delivering live and on-demand matches, original content, and a personalized multi-view experience for fans, available on mobile and connected TV devices. Owned by Sinclair, Tennis Channel is also a co-owner of PickleballTV (pickleballtv.com), a joint venture with the Professional Pickleball Association.

About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $160,000 to $200,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

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