Lead Software Engineer, iOS

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) is seeking a Lead Software Engineer, iOS to join their Apple team responsible for building Hulu. This role is part of the Product & Data Engineering team, which is responsible for end-to-end development of Disney's world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to craft best-of-class, delightful TV-watching experiences
• Collaborate with other client and backend engineers to architect and implement solutions that are built to last
• Lead the team in implementing product and engineering initiatives
• Demonstrate engineering excellence by developing test infrastructures, writing documentation, ensuring dedication to quality, and following an agile development methodology
• Mentor associate and mid-level team members and support peers through code review and pair programming
• Identify areas for growth within team processes and develop new systems for collaboration
• Manage production issues and solve novel problems

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the related field
• Deep understanding of iOS and tvOS app development using UIKit and SwiftUI
• Experience with reactive frameworks such as Combine
• Proficiency in integrating with backend systems, web services, and third-party software
• Strong understanding of design patterns like MVC and MVVM
• Experience with test automation, dependency injection frameworks, and continuous integration
• Familiarity with Scrum and Agile methodologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Apple's AVKit framework and HLS
• Experience integrating in-app purchases using StoreKit
• A growth mindset towards learning, experience mentoring others, and a desire to give and receive feedback

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.

The hiring range for this position varies by location:

• Seattle, WA & New York: $156,300 to $209,600 per year
• Glendale, CA: $149,300 to $200,200 per year

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, financial, and other benefits. Join a highly collaborative, world-class team working on cutting-edge technology to innovate in the media streaming landscape.