Lead Software Engineer, Android

Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyOn any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future.

Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.

A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyBuilding the future of Disney’s media business : DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

Reach & Scale : The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.

Innovation : We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

Consumer Software Engineering is all about the end user. The team leads all front-end development for the consumer-facing apps that house Disney’s portfolio of brands.

For example, if you’re watching Disney+ on your Apple TV and the interface is engaging, adaptable, and magnificent you have this team to thank.

The list of platforms this team handles includes : iOS & Android; Smart TVs like Samsung, LG, Chromecast, Roku, & Amazon;

game consoles like Xbox and PlayStation; and desktop & mobile web browsers.This is a hands-on engineering position developing mobile applications for ESPN inside the Android Ecosystem in Java / Kotlin.

In this role, you will work with a cross-functional team of Product Managers, Designers, Mobile / Web / Backend Engineers, and Content Creators to conceptualize and develop world-class Disney apps.

Based on your experience, you will apply technical expertise to manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables and will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

You will architect reusable solutions that are shared across all Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology apps. You may lead others to solve complex problems and provide oversight and direction to other software engineers.

Responsibilities : Designing, Coding, PR Reviews, Writing TestsCollaborating with QA and Automation TeamInteracting with the Product Development team to review requirements and discuss feature development.

• Basic Qualifications7+ years hands-on professional experience with Android developmentBS, BA, or advanced degree in computer science, engineering or its equivalentAbility to collaborate in a small, productive development team as well as the larger engineering organizationMotivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills;
• can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well-reasoned explanationsWrite efficient, reliable, and maintainable code whether implementing architectural improvements, user-facing features, or fixing defectsTroubleshoot and resolve issues, problems, and errors encountered across our various platformsAnalyze and optimize application code for efficiency, reliability and performanceUnderstand product architecture, assisting other Software Architects as necessaryLead other engineers to deliver multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environmentWork with minimal technical supervision and supplemental engineering supportEmbrace a highly collaborative team that rewards quality code and effective communicationOperate as a resource to other Software Engineers, providing an open learning environment for cross-team knowledge sharingExpertise of object-oriented, functional, and functional reactive patterns and conceptsExpert understanding of HTTP / S, APIs, and web servicesSolid foundation and understanding of dynamic multi-threaded mobile appsA significant consumer app that is currently available in marketplaceAndroid app development lifecycle including Google Play Store compliance policies and submissions requirementsUnit test frameworks and continuous integration systems such as JUnit 4 / 5, MockK, and EspressoThe hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA and in New York City, NY is $156,292 to $209,660 per year;
• the hiring range for this position in Santa Monica / Burbank / Glendale / L.A., California and in Bristol, Connecticut is $149,240 to $200,200;

and the hiring range for this position in San Francisco, California is $163,426 to $219,230 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job ID : 10084440Location : Glendale,CaliforniaJob Posting Company : Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyThe Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.

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