The Short Version

We're building the world’s first AI-driven film studio and distribution platform. We have 250K+ 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
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