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 engineersWork on a cutting-edge and evolving technology stackOwn substantial features shipped to millions of usersInfluence the innovation of high-profile products used globallyJoin an inclusive culture that incorporates diverse perspectives and supports individual needsResponsibilities:Oversee development of feature-rich native iOS, tvOS and visionOS applications for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Vision ProIdentify areas for growth within the team processes and develop new systems forcollaborationWrite clear, well-tested, performant codeWork with other developers to create sustainable, well-architected solutions that are built to lastManage production issues and solve novel problemsGuide an agile team participating in the full lifecycle of application development, including being the key point of contact for entire featuresIdentify technical opportunities and propose solutions that improve the code base and developer experience across the teamMentor associate, mid-level, and senior team members and support peers through code review and pair programmingCreate opportunities to learn and teach othersManage a small team of engineers focused on a functional area within the Disney+ appCollaborate with partners in product, design and program management to deliver productBasic Qualifications:Minimum of 7 years of related work experienceBachelor’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 ecosystemExperience leading a team, including delegating responsibility and balancing competing prioritiesExperienceintegrating with backend systems,web services, and third-party softwareHold high standards of quality for both the codebases you contribute to and the applications you buildA growth mindset towards learning, experience mentoring others, and a desire to give and receive feedbackExperience composing and presenting thoughtful and implementable solutions to a variety of stakeholders (technical and non-technical)Experience with Unity or other game engines is preferredThe hiring range for this position in Seattle, Washington and New York City is $156,300 - $209,600 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: 10102495Location: New York,New YorkJob Posting Company: Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyThe 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 with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. 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