Lead Software Engineer, Android

Lead Software Engineer, AndroidJob ID:10106991Location:Glendale, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / New York, New York, United StatesBusiness:Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyDate posted:November 27, 2024Job Summary: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 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.Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:As a Lead Android Engineer at Disney, you will be responsible for a wide array of technical aspects. You will assist with critical components including our release process, remote configuration management, and live production issues. You will lead entire projects from start to finish. While familiar with the high-level aspects of our project, you will also focus on and monitor the health of the team. You will seek out leadership opportunities to improve processes, doing so with finesse and a positive attitude. You will facilitate career growth amongst team members and are invested in the long-term success of the company.Basic Qualifications:Minimum of 7+ years of production experience with Kotlin and/or the Android SDKProficiency with Reactive Programming and Dependency InjectionWell-versed in different architectural patterns (MVI/MVVM or equivalent)Pristine communication skills who can collaborate well across teamsPreferred Qualifications:Comfortable using common Android libraries such as Dagger 2 / Hilt, RxJava2, GroupieFamiliarity with Android TV / Amazon Fire TV developmentKnowledgeable about maintaining a large, modularized codebaseExperience using performance evaluation tools such as Android ProfilerYou write phenomenal code, tests, and documentationExperience resolving production issues ideally on a large scaleSuccessfully lead a project from start to finishExperience with: Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Java, Android SDK, Dependency Injection, Gradle, Databases, Reactive paradigms, coroutines.Required Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $163,500.00 to $219,200.00 per year, in Glendale, CA and Santa Monica, CA is $149,300.00 to $200,200.00 per year, and in New York, NY is $156,300.00 to $209,600.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and 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 & ESPN Technology:Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) provides the technological backbone and product development for Disney's two media business units, while helping to keep the company at the vanguard of innovation - enabling the Company to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity, while delivering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses.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 & ESPN 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-27