Software Engineer II, IOS

On 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.

Building 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.

The Product & Data Engineering team is responsible for end-to-end development for Disney’s world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, and digital products & experiences across ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, NatGeo, and ABC News.

The team drives innovation at scale for millions of consumers around the world across Apple, Android, Smart TVs, game consoles, and the web, with our platforms powering core experiences like personalization, search, messaging and data.

As an iOS Software Engineer focused on fantasy sports you will be part of a diverse and talented organization focused on building and maintaining complex iOS applications for ESPN.

com. You will be a member of a team creating mobile applications for the world’s #1 fantasy sports products, using SwiftUI and UIKit to develop elegant solutions for new product features and core app architecture.

If you :

Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles

Have the curiosity to research and learn new technologies

Employ positive thinking and are able to work constructively in a diverse team setting

Are passionate about app development

Value learning and being exposed to new experiences

Love working in a startup culture

then working at Disney is unlike anything else. We have the latest technology, game-changing ideas, and world-class talent.

Come be a part of our team and help us find new ways to interact with users, however and wherever they connect with our brands.

Responsibilities

Develop features and provide support for fantasy-related apps used by millions of fans

Expand and enhance core app functionality using SwiftUI and UIKit

Implement best practices to continually increase performance and scalability

Work with product and project management to refine specs and timelines

Partner with other engineering teams to deliver best solutions

Basic Qualifications

Experience working on a significant consumer app that is currently available in the app store

Strong understanding of OO design patterns and concepts

A sound understanding of HTTP and REST-style web services

Solid understanding of iOS app development life cycle including Apple compliance policies and submissions requirements

Familiarity with WKWebview

Experience with unit test frameworks and continuous integration systems

Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code whether implementing architectural improvements, user-facing features, or fixing defects

Troubleshoot and resolve issues, problems, and errors encountered across our various platforms

Analyze and optimize application code for efficiency, reliability and performance

Demonstrated ability to research and learn new technologies

Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Driven and self-motivated

Minimum 2+ years relevant industry experience with iOS on all OS versions

BS, BA, or advanced degree in computer science, engineering or its equivalent.

DisneyTech

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $123,400 - $165,400 per year, and in Seattle, WA and New York is $118,000 - $158,200 per year, and in Bristol, CT is $112,000 - $151,000 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