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Lead Software Engineer - Android

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media enterprise, known for its media networks, theme parks, and streaming services.
$159,500 - $223,600
Android
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Lead Software Engineer - Android

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Android team, focusing on building world-class streaming applications for Disney+ and Star+. This role sits at the intersection of technology and creativity, working on products that reach millions of users worldwide.

The position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects at one of the world's leading entertainment companies. You'll be responsible for developing scalable solutions across various Android devices, including phones, tablets, and TVs. The role combines technical leadership with team development, requiring both deep Android expertise and strong people skills.

As a Lead Engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of Disney's media delivery, working with cutting-edge technology in video streaming, DRM, and platform development. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $159,500 to $223,600 depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits and incentives.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of Android development experience, with deep knowledge of Kotlin, reactive programming, and modern Android architecture patterns. You'll lead projects from conception to delivery, mentor team members, and contribute to the technical direction of Disney's Android applications.

This is a hybrid role based in either San Francisco or Seattle, offering the chance to work with cross-functional teams in building and maintaining some of the most widely-used streaming applications globally. You'll be part of Disney's broader technology organization, which is fundamental to the company's past, present, and future success in delivering world-class entertainment to global audiences.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer - Android

  • Lead entire projects from start to finish
  • Assist with critical components including release process, remote configuration management, and live production issues
  • Monitor the health of the team
  • Seek out leadership opportunities to improve processes
  • Facilitate career growth amongst team members
  • Build scalable solutions for Android applications on Disney+ and Star+

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer - Android

Kotlin
Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of production experience with Kotlin or Android SDK
  • Proficiency with Reactive Programming and Dependency Injection
  • Experience with different architectural patterns (MVI/MVVM)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience resolving production issues at large scale
  • Project leadership experience
  • Experience with Android TV / Amazon Fire TV development preferred
  • Knowledge of streaming video, codecs, and DRM preferred
  • Experience with performance evaluation tools preferred

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