Senior Release Engineer

The Walt Disney Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Release Engineer to enhance the CI/CD processes for its mobile applications. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless builds and releases, providing vital support to developers, and automating processes to boost efficiency. Join a dynamic team that is transforming the media landscape, where your contributions will directly impact millions of viewers worldwide. If you are passionate about technology and eager to drive change in a creative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus opportunities

Long-term incentive units

Qualifications

• 5+ years in build and release engineering with a focus on mobile apps.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Xcode and Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Improve CI/CD processes for Disney+ apps, aiming for faster builds.
• Automate manual steps in the build and release process.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-management skills

Strong understanding of iOS, tvOS, and visionOS

Desire to learn and grow

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Xcode

Fastlane

Jenkins

Job description

Senior Release Engineer

Job ID: 10118277

Location: New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States

Business: Disney Entertainment

Date posted: April 22, 2025

Job Summary:

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.

This is an on-site position and must sit in one of our technology offices.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Build improvements to the CI/CD process for the iOS, tvOS, and visionOS Disney+ apps, aiming for faster build times and fewer errors.
• Troubleshoot and resolve build issues and failures, providing support to developers to minimize downtime.
• Automate manual steps in the build and release process to reduce human error and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain tools to monitor build health, performance, and stability.
• Ensure that all builds meet Apple’s versioning, signing, and configuration standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest build tools, technologies, and best practices for Apple platform development.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Basic Qualifications:

• A desire to learn and grow with the team, while also sharing your own insights.
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years of industry experience in a build and release engineering role with a focus on mobile apps.
• Hands-on experience with build tools such as Xcode, Fastlane, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in development workflows.
• Strong understanding of iOS, tvOS, and visionOS build systems, app signing, provisioning profiles, and the App Store submission process.
• Strong self-management skills with the ability to set priorities and execute independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Apple developer tools and environments (Xcode, TestFlight, etc.).
• Experience writing in Swift, Ruby, or other scripting languages.
• Experience with release management and deployment tools specific to Apple platforms.
• Knowledge of performance optimization for mobile app build and release pipelines.

The hiring range for this position in Seattle, Washington and New York City is $142,516 - $191,180 per year and in Bristol, Connecticut, Santa Monica, California, and Glendale, California is $136,100 - $182,400 per year and in San Francisco, California is $148,994 - $199,870 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:

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching, and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment.

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.

This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment.

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.

Disability Accommodation For Employment Applications

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