Senior Software Engineer, iOS

The Walt Disney Company; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative entertainment company seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop mobile applications for ESPN within the Apple ecosystem. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging and high-quality apps that enhance user experiences. Your expertise in Obj-C and Swift will be crucial as you design, develop, and optimize applications, ensuring they meet industry standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of digital media while working in a fast-paced, creative environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in professional development for the Apple ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of OO design patterns and unit testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop mobile applications for ESPN inside the Apple Ecosystem.
• Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code for various features.

Skills

Obj-C

Swift

iOS Development

OO Design Patterns

Unit Testing

Continuous Integration

Software Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, iOS

Job ID: 10117213
Location: Glendale, California, United States / Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States
Business: Disney Entertainment
Date posted: Apr. 03, 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.

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.

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.

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

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

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years hands-on professional development experience with the Apple ecosystem.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 is $138,900 to $186,200 per year, in New York or Seattle is $145,400 to $195,000 per year and in San Francisco is $152,100 to $203,900 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.