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Senior Software Engineer - Apple

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
New York, NY, USABristol, CT 06010, USASanta Monica, CA, USA
$138,900 - $203,900
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Apple

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join their Apple team. This role is part of the Product Engineering team responsible for engineering Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms.

The position focuses on the Disney eXperience Composer (DXC), a bespoke solution for serving interactive experiences to users. You'll work on the Renderer component, implementing features that expand its capabilities based on the Disney Markup Language (DML) specification. This is a unique opportunity to impact millions of global consumers through Disney's streaming platforms.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be working with cutting-edge technology in the Apple ecosystem, specifically with Swift/SwiftUI, to create optimized solutions with a low memory footprint. The role requires both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be collaborating across teams and contributing to the design and implementation of core systems.

The position offers competitive compensation, with salary ranges varying by location: $138,900-$186,200 in Los Angeles, $152,100-$203,900 in San Francisco, and $145,400-$195,000 in New York/Seattle. Benefits include medical coverage, 401k, equity opportunities, and bonus potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced developers who want to work on consumer-facing products at scale, particularly those with a background in Apple development and interactive experiences. You'll be part of Disney's media business transformation, working with teams that serve millions of consumers through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of front-end development experience, strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals. Experience with consumer-facing interactive experiences, particularly in video playback contexts, is highly valued. You'll be working in an agile environment, using tools like GitHub, Confluence, and JIRA.

Join Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology to be part of a team that combines creativity with technology to build world-class products and enhance storytelling for a global audience. Your work will directly impact how millions of users experience Disney's streaming services, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about both technology and entertainment.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Apple

  • Participate in the specification and design of Disney Markup Language (DML)
  • Design, implement, and test features that expand the capabilities of the Renderer
  • Support the integration of platform's Renderer component with Client engineers
  • Build and maintain the Renderer component of the Disney eXperience Composer
  • Collaborate with other engineers on system design and implementation

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Apple

  • 5+ years of experience in front-end application development
  • Proficiency in writing optimized Swift/SwiftUI solutions
  • Leadership ability and problem-solving skills
  • Experience building consumer-facing interactive experiences
  • Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
  • Experience developing solutions using the Apple development ecosystem
  • Experience developing sophisticated user interfaces
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Apple

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical benefits
  • 401k
  • Equity
  • Bonus potential

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