Lead Software Engineer - iOS Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10127023 Location Glendale, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Business Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date posted Jul. 18, 2025 Job Summary: Lead Software Engineer - iOS Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology: 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.

Job Summary: This is a hands-on engineering position developing mobile applications for ESPN inside the Apple Ecosystem with Obj-C/Swift. 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. You will apply your technical expertise to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions through both your own and more junior engineers’ work. Role Location: This is a Hybrid role requiring 4 days onsite (Monday-Thursday) in one of the following office locations: Glendale, CA

Santa Monica, CA

New York, NY

Seattle, WA

San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.

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

Build solutions for problems of sizeable scope and complexity that will be successfully deployed to customers/users.

Influence and drive software engineering best practices within the team.

Analyze and optimize application code for efficiency, reliability and performance.

Managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Operating as a resource to less experienced Software Engineers, providing an open learning environment for cross-team knowledge sharing.

Basic Qualifications: 7+ years hands-on professional development experience with the Apple ecosystem.

Solid understanding of OO design patterns and concepts.

Solid understanding of unit test frameworks and continuous integration systems.

Solid understanding of architecture, assisting Software Architects as necessary.

iOS/tvOS app development life cycle including Apple App Store compliance policies and submissions requirements.

Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Ability to collaborate in a small, productive development team as well as ability to work independently.

Work well with minimal technical supervision and supplemental engineering support.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well-reasoned explanations.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $152,200 to $204,100 per year, is $159,500 to $213,900 per year in Seattle, WA is $166,800 to $223,600 per year in San Francisco, CA and is $152,200 to $204,100 per year in New York City, NY. 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. About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology: At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love. Disney’s ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology . Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world. Software Engineer II Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Glendale, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Senior Software Engineer - Apple tvOS San Francisco, California, United States / Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / Glendale, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Senior iOS Engineer - Swift Seattle, Washington, United States / Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / Glendale, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / New York, New York, United States Disability Accommodation For Employment Applications 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. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. Sign up to receive new job alerts and company information based on your preferences. Select a job category from the list of options. Select a location from the list of options. Finally, click “Add” to create your job alert. Set your preferences Job Category Location Job Level First Name Last Name Email Address Country/Region of Residence Confirm Email

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