Sr. Android Engineer at TrueShort in San Francisco, CA

The Short Version

We'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.

We’re going to build Android apps for our existing streaming infrastructure; TrueShort (true crime streaming) and GoodWatch (kids' streaming).

We 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.

About TrueShort

We’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.

We'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.

What You'll Do

• Build two Android apps from zero — architecture, UI, streaming infrastructure, the works
• Own the Android experience end-to-end — from video playback and offline support to auth, subscriptions, and push notifications
• Ship fast and iterate — we're a 10-person team moving at startup speed; you'll push code that reaches real users quickly
• Work 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
• Leverage AI in your workflow — we're serious about AI-augmented development and you'll have full access to every tool you need

What We're Looking For

• Deep experience building production Android apps in Kotlin and/or React Native
• Strong instincts for architecture — you'll be making decisions that stick
• Generalist 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.
• Comfort with media playback, streaming protocols, and video-centric UX
• Experience with or enthusiasm for AWS backend services (AppSync, Lambda, DynamoDB) — you'll be close to the backend
• Self-directed, fast-moving, and comfortable with ambiguity that comes from working in a startup environment
• Genuinely excited about AI, streaming, and building something people actually use
• We care about what you can build, not how many years are on your résumé.

The Stack

Android: Kotlin or React Native

Backend: AWS Amplify (Lambda, AppSync, DynamoDB, S3, SQS, CloudWatch)

Frontend (web): Next.js

AI tooling: Whatever works best for your workflow - Claude, Cursor, Codex, you name it

Why TrueShort

• Greenfield everything. Two apps, blank slate, your architecture decisions.
• Series A with heavyweight backers. Khosla Ventures, Scott Belsky, Jeffrey Katzenberg.
• 200K+ downloads and growing — real users, real traction.
• Flat structure, real ownership. 10-person team. No layers of management between you and impact.
• Unlimited PTO. We mean it.
• Full AI subscription access. Claude Max, Cursor, OpenAI Codex — whatever makes you more productive and enjoy your work, we'll pay for it.
• Team off-sites in cool places.
• A genuinely ambitious mission. We're building an AI-native studio to compete with the biggest names in streaming. It sounds audacious because it is.
• Exciting startup with huge upside potential & equity

Details

Location: Remote (US-based, SF a plus)

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 + equity

To Apply

Send us:

• Your résumé or LinkedIn
• A link to an app you've built that you're proud of (Play Store link, GitHub, or a walkthrough)

We move fast on candidates we're excited about!