Smart TV Developer

About the Role

As a Smart TV Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing front-end applications for our streaming platform on LG and Samsung Smart TVs. You will work closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver a top-notch user experience tailored for Smart TV environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain single-page applications (SPAs) for LG (WebOS) and Samsung (Tizen) Smart TVs using Vue.js or similar frameworks.
• Integrate with video streaming APIs and other backend services to provide a seamless user experience.
• Optimize performance for TV platforms, ensuring smooth playback and efficient resource utilization.
• Implement UX/UI designs in collaboration with the design team, adapting them for large screens and remote navigation.
• Debug and resolve issues across various Smart TV models and versions.
• Stay updated on platform-specific development tools, best practices, and new features for WebOS and Tizen.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure robust testing and compatibility across different TV models.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure clean, modular, and maintainable code.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Vue.js or a similar front-end framework (React, Angular, etc.).
• Experience developing single-page applications (SPAs) with modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong understanding of Smart TV platforms, particularly WebOS (LG) and Tizen (Samsung).
• Knowledge of platform-specific SDKs, tools, and debugging techniques for WebOS and Tizen.
• Familiarity with video streaming technologies and protocols (e.g., HLS, DASH).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming (e.g., Promises, Async/Await).
• Understanding of responsive design principles tailored to TV interfaces and remote navigation.
• Proficiency with version control systems, such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Information

• Preferred: Experience with DRM technologies (e.g., Widevine, PlayReady).
• Familiarity with backend technologies or server-side rendering.
• Knowledge of streaming analytics and performance monitoring tools.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.