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Lead Software Engineer

Global entertainment and media company known for streaming services, theme parks, and content creation.
Android
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Job Description

Join Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology as a Lead Android Engineer, where you'll shape the future of digital entertainment by building world-class applications for Disney+ and Star+. This role combines deep technical expertise in Android development with leadership responsibilities, focusing on delivering highly scalable, immersive experiences across phones, tablets, and TVs for global audiences. You'll be working with one of the most iconic media and technology companies, leading projects from conception to release, maintaining code quality, and mentoring engineers. The position requires exceptional Kotlin proficiency, modern architectural practices, and a collaborative spirit. You'll be part of a team that's building the future of streaming and shaping magical experiences for hundreds of millions of users worldwide. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to products that reach a massive global audience. As part of Disney's commitment to diversity and inclusion, you'll join a workplace that values various voices, identities, backgrounds, and perspectives.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Design and implement high-quality, scalable features in Kotlin across Android devices
  • Lead large-scale projects from concept to deployment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Maintain high standards of software quality through code reviews and testing
  • Take ownership of live production issues and CI/CD automation
  • Coach and mentor junior engineers
  • Drive innovation in Android development
  • Ensure app performance through benchmarking and optimization
  • Contribute to team workflows and engineering standards

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

Kotlin
Java
  • 7+ years of production-level experience with Kotlin and Android SDK
  • Expertise in reactive programming, dependency injection (Dagger 2 / Hilt)
  • Experience with modern Android architecture (MVI/MVVM)
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Deep understanding of Android fundamentals
  • Well-versed in common Android libraries
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools
  • Proven ability to resolve production issues at scale
  • Experience coaching and mentoring teams

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