QA Tech Lead

Location: New York, New York, United States Design & Development: Build, maintain, and innovate features for Android TV applications and OS-level embedded systems using Java, Kotlin, and C++ . Hardware Integration: Lead the technical bring-up and testing of next-generation prototype hardware systems, unreleased TV devices, and peripherals (remote controls, soundbars, speakers). Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize memory usage, rendering pipelines, and application startup times specifically tailored for lower-spec TV hardware chipsets. User Experience: Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement Leanback or Jetpack Compose for TV frameworks, ensuring fluid D-pad (remote control) navigation and multi-resolution support. Media & Security: Integrate and maintain video playback pipelines (ExoPlayer), handle audio/display settings, and implement security protocols such as Widevine DRM, PlayIntegrity API, and TEE (Trusted Execution Environment). Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware OEMs, product managers, and internal cloud infrastructure teams to align on product specifications and device certification activities. Job Qualifications & Skills Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Core Languages: 8+ years of professional software development experience in Kotlin, Java, or C++ . Platform Expertise: Strong understanding of the Android SDK, Android TV internals, system broadcasts, and background WorkManager Virtusa is an Equal Opportunity Employer All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr