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Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media enterprise, known for its theme parks, media networks, and streaming platforms.
Seattle, WA, USASan Francisco, CA, USAThe Woodlands, TX, USA
$152,200 - $223,600
iOS
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Lead Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their global team of innovators and creators. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on world-class products that serve millions of users worldwide, specifically focusing on iOS development for ESPN applications.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in Swift/Obj-C and the Apple ecosystem. You'll be working at the intersection of technology and entertainment, helping build and maintain the technological backbone of Disney's media business globally.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting reusable solutions shared across Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology apps, leading project development, and providing technical oversight to other engineers. The role involves close collaboration with Product Managers, Designers, and various engineering teams to deliver high-quality mobile applications.

The company offers competitive compensation ranging from $152,200 to $223,600 depending on location, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, bonuses, and long-term incentives. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced iOS developers who want to impact millions of users while working with one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies.

Working at Disney means being part of a team that values innovation, quality, and creative problem-solving. You'll be contributing to products like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC, which are central to how people worldwide consume and interact with Disney's content. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, creative opportunities, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in the media and entertainment space.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Leading project or feature development level
  • Overseeing architecture and solution of projects or features
  • Collaborating with platform and backend leads
  • Breaking down feature development tasks into manageable tickets
  • Coding, PR Reviews, Writing Tests
  • Interacting with Product Development teams
  • Collaborating with QA and Automation Teams

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

  • 7+ years of hands-on professional development experience with Apple ecosystem
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience working on significant consumer apps in marketplace
  • Ability to write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code
  • Expertise in OO design patterns and concepts
  • Expert understanding of HTTP/S, APIs, and web services
  • Experience with unit test frameworks and continuous integration systems
  • Understanding of architecture and multi-threaded mobile apps
  • iOS/tvOS app development lifecycle knowledge
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Medical Benefits
  • Long-term incentives

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