Lead Software Engineer
Job Description
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to shape the future of digital entertainment. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on world-class applications like Disney+ and Star+ that reach millions of users globally.
The position requires a seasoned Android developer with 7+ years of experience who will lead the development of streaming applications across various platforms including phones, tablets, and TVs. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in Kotlin development, modern architectural practices, and strong leadership qualities.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining high code quality standards, leading projects from conception to release, and mentoring other engineers. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks while contributing to one of the most iconic media and technology companies in the world.
Key technical aspects include:
- Expertise in Kotlin and Android SDK
- Experience with reactive programming and dependency injection
- Proficiency in modern Android architecture patterns (MVI/MVVM)
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools and release management
- Understanding of streaming video technologies and DRM systems
The role offers the opportunity to:
- Lead large-scale projects that impact millions of users
- Work with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment
- Drive technical innovation and best practices
- Mentor and develop other engineers
- Shape the future of streaming entertainment
The position is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a hybrid work arrangement. As part of Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, you'll be joining a team that values innovation, creativity, and technical excellence while working on products that bring entertainment to audiences worldwide.
Disney offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while maintaining work-life balance. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming various voices, identities, and experiences to create a representative workforce where all can thrive.
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
- 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
- Experience with common Android libraries (RxJava, Jetpack, Groupie)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools
- Proven ability to resolve production issues at scale
- Experience coaching and mentoring teams
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