Principal Software Engineer, Android

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their Android team to build world-class streaming applications. This role focuses on developing scalable, elegant solutions for Disney+ and Star+ across phones, tablets, and TVs.

The position sits within a highly collaborative environment where pristine communication and a bias for action are valued. The team maintains high code quality standards through unit tests, automated tests, and modern libraries in a Kotlin codebase. The goal is to build the best Live and video-on-demand (VOD) applications globally.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead complex system design and implementation while managing critical components like release processes and configuration management. The role requires both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for monitoring team health and facilitating career growth among team members.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of Android development experience, with deep knowledge of Reactive Programming, Dependency Injection, and architectural patterns. Experience with streaming video, codecs, and DRM is highly valued, as is familiarity with Android TV and Amazon Fire TV development.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $193,100 to $258,900 per year, with additional benefits including bonus potential and long-term incentives. Based in New York, this role provides the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to Disney's media future.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist who wants to impact millions of users while working with one of the world's most recognized entertainment brands. The role combines technical leadership with the chance to mentor others and shape the future of Disney's streaming platforms.