Sports App Mobile Engineer

To be considered for the Sports App Mobile Engineer role at Yahoo Sports, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or an equivalent level of coursework. Additionally, a minimum of 3 years of experience in building and shipping native production mobile apps is required. Proficiency in Kotlin, Android Studio, and the Android platform tools, as well as strong analytical and debugging skills, are essential for success in this role.

As a Sports App Mobile Engineer at Yahoo Sports, your key responsibilities will include developing and evolving our Sports Android App primarily using Kotlin. You will collaborate with designers and other engineers to define and implement new features while maintaining high standards of quality and performance. Additionally, you’ll play a significant role in guiding our technical direction and best practices while managing projects ranging from simple to complex.

Yahoo Sports values professional development, offering various resources for continuous learning to Sports App Mobile Engineers. Employees are encouraged to participate in training sessions, workshops, and utilize education stipends as part of their compensation package, which are designed to enhance skills related to mobile app development and stay abreast of industry trends.

While being a sports fan is considered a plus for the Sports App Mobile Engineer role at Yahoo Sports, it’s not a strict requirement. However, having a passion for sports can enhance your understanding of the users and their preferences, allowing you to contribute more effectively to the team in creating engaging applications for sports fans.

Yahoo Sports promotes a healthy work-life balance by providing flexible hybrid work options. While most roles do not require regular office attendance, some in-person events or team sessions may be required occasionally, with advance notice given. This flexibility allows Sports App Mobile Engineers to maintain their productivity and personal commitments.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you used Kotlin, including any challenges you overcame and how you utilized Kotlin's features effectively. Mention any relevant libraries or tools you employed to enhance app functionality.

In responding to this question, share a specific example where your teamwork was crucial to project success. Discuss your role in the collaboration, how you communicated with teammates, and the tools you used to ensure everyone was on track.

Discuss your approach to quality assurance, including testing methodologies you follow, tools you utilize for performance profiling, and how you address issues like memory leaks or slow load times to improve user experience.

Mention design patterns such as MVC, MVVM, or Singleton that you've effectively applied in your mobile applications. Explain how these patterns contribute to better code organization and reusable components.

Describe your approach to continuous learning in mobile app development, such as following industry blogs, participating in webinars, engaging with online communities, or attending conferences. Highlight any specific resources or networks that keep you informed.

Share your familiarity with Git, including how you manage branches, resolve merge conflicts, and your approach to committing code. Discuss any experience with code reviews as part of the version control process.

Discuss your time management strategies and prioritization methods for handling tight deadlines. Provide an example of a past project where you successfully met deadlines while maintaining code quality.

Explain how you gather and analyze user feedback, and how this insight informs your development process. Provide examples of changes you’ve made based on user input that positively impacted the app's success.

Pick a specific bug that was particularly challenging, detailing the steps you took to diagnose and resolve it. Highlight the tools and techniques you used, focusing on your problem-solving skills.

Share your perspective on modular code and how it facilitates code reusability and maintainability. Discuss specific approaches you use to ensure your code remains modular and clean throughout the development cycle.