# Andrés Hernández Schafhauser > Staff Software Engineer @ Google | Ex-Netflix | Ex-Yahoo | Ex-THEOS Location: Mountain View, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/andrshernndezschafhauser As a staff software engineer at Google, I work on the Android TV OS platform, developing features and functionalities that enhance the user experience and performance of smart TVs and streaming devices. I have over 20 years of experience in software design and development, with a focus on graphics, 3D engines, UI design, and audio processing. Previously, I was a senior partner engineer at Netflix, where I worked with the CE and MVPD teams on Netflix SDK integration on operators' STBs and major consumer electronic TVs. I also contributed to the Netflix Platforms team, working with SoCs on early ports and leading software reference implementations. Additionally, I co-founded Mobs, an art-on-demand startup, where I served as the chief technology officer and developed personalized short videos from talented artists. I am passionate about creating immersive and innovative TV experiences that delight and engage audiences around the world. ## Work Experience ### Staff Software Engineer, Android TV OS @ Google Jan 2022 – Present | Mountain View, California, United States ### Senior Partner Engineer @ Netflix Jan 2014 – Jan 2022 | Los Gatos, California Working with the CE and MVPD teams on Netflix SDK integration on Operators STB's around the globe as well as major consumer electronic TV's. Contributing to Netflix Platforms team working with SoC's on early ports vetting Netflix future application requirements. Leading Software Reference Implementation with SoC's that scale across operators facilitating Integrators and OEM's adoption of Netflix's stack. Developer of GPU performance tools for aiding certification entry criteria and processes. Developer of internal automation tools. ### Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder @ Mobs Jan 2017 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area "Art on Demand". Personalized short videos from talented artists for a special and unique gift. ### Tech Yahoo, Software Dev Eng, Principal - Smart TV @ Yahoo! Jan 2010 – Jan 2014 | Sunnyvale, California Worked on the next generation TV's Engine (V7) under Linux and OEM embedded computing platforms. Implemented Text rendering font engine, Graphical resource management, Asset decoding, Persistent Data Storage, Broadcast Interactivity (ACR) components and it's LUA Interfaces. Implemented standalone SDK between Yahoo! Connected TV Platform and the various vendors middleware. Developed cloud rendering component prototype for V7 Engine based on TVersity's AppFlinger. iOS port of our ACR sensor as SDK for other Yahoo! MEP applications. ACR (Automatic Content Recognition) Technical lead for CE devices. Samsung onsite integration lead. Active role on integration with SoC's like Broadcom, Aonvision, dLink, Sony MIPS, Mediatek, Sigma Designs/Trident and TV manufacturers like Samsung (2012 to 2015, and Tizen) , Vizio, Sony, TCL, HiSense, Toshiba. Presenter and engineering interface on technical meetings for the last 4 years at CES with partners. Continuous Mentorship of new engineers. ### Senior Software Engineer - Connected TV Group @ Yahoo! Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 | Sunnyvale, California Worked on the Yahoo TV Widgets Engine (Konfabulator) under Linux and OEM embedded computing platforms extending and optimizing the Engine. Developed SDK interface to allow Audio Capture on TV's and STB's of partners, as well as the sensor component to enable Broadcast Interactivity trough ACR (automatic content recognition) based on SoundPrint/IntoNow technology with audio and video fingerprinting. Developer of the next generation of TV Engine Application and Ads platform which included exposure to WebKit. Integration with SoC's like Broadcom, Aonvision, dLink, Sony MIPS, Mediatek, Trident, and TV manufacturers like Samsung, Toshiba, Vizio, Sony. Presenter and engineering interface on technical meetings for the last 3 years at CES with partners. ### VP Engineering @ THEOS Software Corporation Jan 2000 – Jan 2010 | Walnut Creek, California Coordinated O.S. developments between Spain and U.S.A. Development of device drivers (C/C++/x86 assembler): SATA, USB, Ethernet, SCSI ASIC's, Serial, Video cards. Maintained the Windows THEOS Work Station products with Visual Studio and MFC's. Maintenance of THEOS CC and Basic compilers as well as 3rd party SDK toolkits. Port and Integration of VMWare Tools for the THEOS Operating System. ### Senior Software Engineer @ AST - Advanced Software Technologies Jan 1997 – Jan 2000 Worked in the development of several products for the THEOS Platform (C/C++/x86 assembler): A Graphical Window Manager (NWM). Video, Sound and Network Device Drivers for multiple chipsets. Multi-User fax Server (WMFax). RAD tool (WMEdit) for THEOS developers. Fingerprint Biometrics AFIS port to THEOS. Presenter at partner summits. ### Software Engineer @ Centro de Calculo de Tenerife, S.L. Jan 1989 – Jan 1997 Worked with OASIS 86, THEOS 86 (Real), SCO Unix and Windows Operating Systems. Developed using Definitive C, GCC, Visual Studio, Z80 and x86 assembler in various software packages and internal utilities like: Checkbooks modeling tool for designers with secure background and water marks. Drivers to interface with Toner Ionization based CMC7 Checktronic 2000 printer. Biasync BCC serial protocol over intelligent ICA/Z80 cards. Business Graphics SDK library. Propretary CTWindows Window Manager. Relational Data Base and SQL engine for THEOS. Various Tape and Intelligent Serial boards device drivers. ## Education ### Diploma in Systems Engineer Politécnico de Ofra / IES Cesar Manrique ### Colegio Casa Azul ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ahschafhauser - Portfolio: https://schafhauser.me --- Source: https://flows.cv/andrshernndezschafhauser JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/andrshernndezschafhauser/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-12