Lead Software Engineer, Android
Company: Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
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. 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 Tests
- Collaborating with QA and Automation Team
- Interacting with the Product Development team to review
requirements and discuss feature development. Basic Qualifications
- -7+ years hands-on professional experience with Android
development
- BS, BA, or advanced degree in computer science, engineering or
its equivalent
- Ability to collaborate in a small, productive development team
as well as the larger engineering organization
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to
new technologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; can
effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through
well-reasoned explanations
- 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
- Understand product architecture, assisting other Software
Architects as necessary
- Lead other engineers to deliver multiple competing priorities
in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Work with minimal technical supervision and supplemental
engineering support
- Embrace a highly collaborative team that rewards quality code
and effective communication
- Operate as a resource to other Software Engineers, providing an
open learning environment for cross-team knowledge sharing
- Expertise of object-oriented, functional, and functional
reactive patterns and concepts
- Expert understanding of HTTP/S, APIs, and web services
- Solid foundation and understanding of dynamic multi-threaded
mobile apps
- A significant consumer app that is currently available in
marketplace
- Android app development lifecycle including Google Play Store
compliance policies and submissions requirements
- Unit test frameworks and continuous integration systems such as
JUnit 4/5, MockK, and Espresso The 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.
Keywords: Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, Santa Monica , Lead Software Engineer, Android, IT / Software / Systems , Santa Monica, California
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