{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"212e574f684e56f66ab6a39f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/212e574f684e56f66ab6a39f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/212e574f684e56f66ab6a39f","title":"Sr. Android Engineer","description":"The Short Version\nWe're building the world’s first AI-driven film studio and distribution platform. We have 350K+ downloads, backed by $12M from Keith Rabois at Khosla Ventures, Jeffrey Katzenberg (Founder of DreamWorks), Scott Belsky (Founder of Behance), Brian Halligan (Founder of HubSpot), and General Catalyst.\n\nWe’re going to build Android apps for our existing streaming infrastructure; TrueShort (true crime streaming) and GoodWatch (kids' streaming).\nWe need a senior Android engineer to own both from scratch. Both apps are greenfield. You won't be maintaining legacy code or navigating years of tech debt. You'll be making foundational decisions that shape these products for millions of users.\nAbout TrueShort\nWe’re using the latest technology in AI to create cinematic-level streaming content, and distributing it to our users through our mobile/web apps.We pair proprietary AI video production tools with a team of filmmakers and engineers to create binge-worthy series at a pace and cost traditional studios can't touch.\nWe're also building GoodWatch — a streaming app for kids where we focus on creating incredibly high-quality content that parents can feel safe showing to their children.\nWhat You'll Do\nBuild two Android apps from zero — architecture, UI, streaming infrastructure, the works\nOwn the Android experience end-to-end — from video playback and offline support to auth, subscriptions, and push notifications\nShip fast and iterate — we're a 10-person team moving at startup speed; you'll push code that reaches real users quickly\nWork directly with product and content — you'll have a seat at the table shaping what we build and the content we create, not just how\nLeverage AI in your workflow — we're serious about AI-augmented development and you'll have full access to every tool you need\nWhat We're Looking For\nDeep experience building production Android apps in Kotlin and/or React Native\nStrong instincts for architecture — you'll be making decisions that stick\nGeneralist mindset — comfortable working beyond Android when needed, whether that’s contributing to Next.js web surfaces or exploring TV platforms like Roku, Google TV, and Amazon Fire TV over time.\nComfort with media playback, streaming protocols, and video-centric UX\nExperience with or enthusiasm for AWS backend services (AppSync, Lambda, DynamoDB) — you'll be close to the backend\nSelf-directed, fast-moving, and comfortable with ambiguity that comes from working in a startup environment\nGenuinely excited about AI, streaming, and building something people actually use\nWe care about what you can build, not how many years are on your résumé.\nThe Stack\nAndroid: Kotlin or React Native\nBackend: AWS Amplify (Lambda, AppSync, DynamoDB, S3, SQS, CloudWatch)\nFrontend (web): Next.js\nAI tooling: Whatever works best for your workflow - Claude, Cursor, Codex, you name it\nWhy TrueShort\nGreenfield everything. Two apps, blank slate, your architecture decisions.\nSeries A with heavyweight backers. Khosla Ventures, Scott Belsky, Jeffrey Katzenberg.\n200K+ downloads and growing — real users, real traction.\nFlat structure, real ownership. 10-person team. No layers of management between you and impact.\nUnlimited PTO. We mean it.\nFull AI subscription access. Claude Max, Cursor, OpenAI Codex — whatever makes you more productive and enjoy your work, we'll pay for it.\nTeam off-sites in cool places.\nA genuinely ambitious mission. We're building an AI-native studio to compete with the biggest names in streaming. It sounds audacious because it is.\nExciting startup with huge upside potential & equity\nDetails\nLocation: Remote (US-based, SF a plus)\nType: Full-Time\nSalary: $100,000 – $140,000 + equity\nTo Apply\nSend us:\nYour résumé or LinkedIn\nA link to an app you've built that you're proud of (Play Store link, GitHub, or a walkthrough)\nWe move fast on candidates we're excited about!","company":"Trueshort","rawCompany":"trueshort","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T22:20:28.128Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"512110","title":"Motion Picture and Video Production","slug":"motion-picture-and-video-production"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Android Engineer","description":"The Short Version\nWe're building the world’s first AI-driven film studio and distribution platform. We have 350K+ downloads, backed by $12M from Keith Rabois at Khosla Ventures, Jeffrey Katzenberg (Founder of DreamWorks), Scott Belsky (Founder of Behance), Brian Halligan (Founder of HubSpot), and General Catalyst.\n\nWe’re going to build Android apps for our existing streaming infrastructure; TrueShort (true crime streaming) and GoodWatch (kids' streaming).\nWe need a senior Android engineer to own both from scratch. Both apps are greenfield. You won't be maintaining legacy code or navigating years of tech debt. 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