Lead Software Engineer, iOS - The Walt Disney Company

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. _A few reasons why we think you'd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:_ + 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 Apple team responsible for building Disney+ is seeking a Lead Software Engineer who will be an outstanding addition to our team. This is an opportunity to work on apps such as Disney+ with some of the greatest minds in streaming media. If tackling interesting technical challenges while developing industry leading apps used by tens of millions of people excites you, then this is the role for you. Why you want to work with us: + Nurture a highly collaborative, world-class team of software engineers + Work on a cutting-edge and evolving technology stack + Own substantial features shipped to millions of users + Influence the innovation of high-profile products used globally + Join an inclusive culture that incorporates diverse perspectives and supports individual needs Responsibilities: + Oversee development of feature-rich native iOS, tvOS and visionOS applications for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro + Identify areas for growth within the team processes and develop new systems forcollaboration + Write clear, well-tested, performant code + Work with other developers to create sustainable, well-architected solutions that are built to last + Manage production issues and solve novel problems + Guide an agile team participating in the full lifecycle of application development, including being the key point of contact for entire features + Identify technical opportunities and propose solutions that improve the code base and developer experience across the team + Mentor associate, mid-level, and senior team members and support peers through code review and pair programming + Create opportunities to learn and teach others + Manage a small team of engineers focused on a functional area within the Disney+ app + Collaborate with partners in product, design and program management to deliver product Basic Qualifications: + Minimum of 7 years of related work experience + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and / or equivalent work experience. + Expert knowledge ofSwift, Apple Frameworks, and the Xcode ecosystem + Experience leading a team, including delegating responsibility and balancing competing priorities + Experienceintegrating with backend systems,web services, and third-party software + Hold high standards of quality for both the codebases you contribute to and the applications you build + A growth mindset towards learning, experience mentoring others, and a desire to give and receive feedback + Experience composing and presenting thoughtful and implementable solutions to a variety of stakeholders (technical and non-technical) + Experience with Unity or other game engines is preferred The hiring range for this position in Seattle, Washington and New York City is $159,500 - $213,900 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:** 10102495 **Location:** Seattle,Washington **Job Posting Company:** Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology The 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. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. 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