Android Engineer
About the job
- Strong written and spoken English is required.
- A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of related professional work experience are required.
- Strong software engineering skills and expertise in Java and the Android platform are required.
- The ability to quickly learn new technologies and work independently with minimal supervision is required.
- The job application must be submitted in English.
- Develop the Haystack News app for Android Mobile, Android TV, and Fire TV devices.
- Build features that improve the reader experience in the flagship news app.
- Apply current Android development practices to create engaging experiences.
- Use Clean Architecture to refactor existing code, increase code coverage, and build new features that conform to the design.
- Use the Android framework, Kotlin, and Jetpack Compose.
- Collaborate with software developers to integrate existing technologies, including APIs, into a mobile application.
About the company
Haystack News provides free, ad-supported streaming of local, national, and international video news. It aggregates news content from partners and offers live 24/7 channels plus on-demand clips, delivered through a personalized playlist that uses the viewer’s location and interests. The platform runs ads within streams to monetize, with a premium subscription available to remove ads. It works across many devices, including smart TVs, OTT boxes, and mobile apps, and includes features like an interactive Newsline ticker. Haystack News differentiates itself by securing local news coverage in over 90% of U.S. markets through partnerships with nearly 300 broadcast stations and by combining personalized, short-form clips with live feeds on an ad-supported model. Its goal is to give cord-cutters and other viewers easy access to a broad, personalized news experience without needing a traditional cable subscription.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$4.5M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Google Play lists 30 million viewers, signaling meaningful consumer scale by September 2026.
- Fox added LiveNow clips on January 29, 2026, deepening national-news breadth.
- Premium launched by August 2026 with ad-free streaming, unlimited skips, and recommendations.
What critics are saying
- Broadcast partners like CBS, Fox, and TEGNA can revoke feeds, crippling inventory overnight.
- Free ad-supported news faces ruthless commoditization from Pluto, Tubi, YouTube, and station apps.
- Premium stays only $4.99 monthly; weak pricing power limits margin expansion before 2027.
What makes Haystack News unique
- Haystack News aggregates 400+ channels and local stations, including Fox LiveNow, January 2026.
- It reaches smart TVs, mobile, web, Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, and Vizio.
- Its personalization engine builds My Headlines from sources, topics, and places you choose.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours