MIT Graduate Program in Comparative Media Studies

Studying Media and Making Media

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Job opportunity: Android Developer @ MIT Mobile Experience Lab

MEL plus AndroidOur Mobile Experience Lab is seeking a seasoned Android developer to help build a working prototype of a novel UI involving mobile streaming video.

This would be a short-term opportunity to work with the Lab’s lead Android developer and a small, multi-disciplinary team. Someone with experience doing streaming video or other real-time communication is preferred.

  • Must be comfortable developing in Java
  • Must have 1-2 years experience developing native applications for Android
  • Must be comfortable working with other developers; should have experience using version control systems; experience with git is a plus
  • Should be comfortable reading the Android source code in order to build new features
  • Experience writing custom UI components is a plus
  • Experience with streaming media, camera integration, RTSP, etc is a plus
  • Experience with JNI is a plus

This project is already under way and moving quickly; we need someone who can begin immediately. The job will last from now until, at minimum, mid-September. This is a great opportunity to work with a multi-talented team on an exceptional project.

To apply or for more information, contact Zoe Schladow at schladow@mit.edu.

About Andrew Whitacre

Andrew directs the communications efforts for CMS/W and its research groups. A native of Washington, D.C., he holds a degree in communication from Wake Forest University, with a minor in humanities, as well as an M.F.A. in creative writing from Emerson College.

His work includes drawing up and executing strategic communications plans, with projects including website design, social media management and training, press outreach, product launches, fundraising campaign support, and event promotions.