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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 for their Android team to build and enhance applications for Disney+ and Star+ streaming services. 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 cutting-edge streaming technology while building scalable, elegant solutions for various Android devices including phones, tablets, and TVs.

The ideal candidate will join a highly collaborative environment where they'll work with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain high-quality Android applications. The role involves working with modern technologies including Kotlin, reactive programming, and dependency injection, while maintaining high code quality standards through unit testing and automated testing.

As a Lead Engineer, you'll be responsible for critical components of the platform, including the release process and configuration management, while also taking on leadership responsibilities to mentor team members and drive process improvements. The position offers competitive compensation, with salary ranges varying by location (SF: $166,800 - $223,600, Seattle: $159,500 - $213,900).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Android engineer who wants to make an impact at scale, working on products that shape the future of digital entertainment. You'll be part of Disney's broader technology organization that powers their media business globally, working alongside engineers, product developers, designers, and data scientists to build world-class products and enhance storytelling capabilities.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer - Android

  • Assist with critical components including release process, remote configuration management, and live production issues
  • Lead entire projects from start to finish
  • Monitor the health of the team
  • Seek out leadership opportunities to improve processes
  • Facilitate career growth amongst team members

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
  • Well-versed in different architectural patterns (MVI/MVVM or equivalent)
  • Pristine communication skills
  • Experience resolving production issues at large scale
  • Successfully lead a project from start to finish

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