Software Engineer II- Android

Disneyland Hong Kong; New York, Bristol, Santa Monica, Glendale, San Francisco (NY, CT, CA, CA, CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology team at Disney to shape the future of ESPN's mobile and TV applications as an Android Mobile Software Engineer. Collaborate with diverse experts to develop innovative OTT applications using Java and Kotlin, while gaining valuable experience and mentorship in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on professional development experience with Android and/or Android TV.
• Strong understanding of OO design patterns and concepts.
• Experience with unit test frameworks and continuous integration systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.
• Contribute to solving technical challenges and improving the overall user experience.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Software Development

Android App Development

Adaptability to New Technologies

Education

BS Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

Kotlin

RxJava

Jetpack

Compose

Dagger/Hilt

Retrofit

Picasso

Job description

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses.We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:

Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally.

Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity.

Join our dynamic team at ESPN as an Android Mobile Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge OTT applications for the Android ecosystem using Java and Kotlin. In this hands-on position, you will collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team of Product Managers, Designers, Mobile/Web/Backend Engineers, and Content Creators to conceptualize and deliver world-class ESPN apps.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of ESPN's mobile and TV applications, ensuring a top-notch user experience for millions of sports fans worldwide. If you are passionate about sports and technology, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Software Development:Assist in designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions.
• Collaboration:Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.
• Learning and Growth:Gain experience in managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Problem Solving:Contribute to solving technical challenges and improving the overall user experience.
• Mentorship:Receive mentorship and guidance from senior engineers to develop your skills and grow within the team.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years hands-on professional development experience with Android and/or Android TV
• BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent
• Strong understanding of OO design patterns and concepts
• Experience with: Kotlin. RxJava or Coroutines, Jetpack, Compose, Dagger/Hilt, Retrofit Image Loading (i.e. Glide, Picasso, Coil)
• Solid understanding of Android app development life cycle including Google Play and Amazon App Store compliance policies and submissions requirements
• Experience with unit test frameworks and continuous integration systems
• A sound understanding of HTTP and REST-style web services
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with multiple Application architectures (i.e. MVVM, MVI) and experience building TV applications
• Demonstrated experience working on a major consumer-facing app that is currently live in the marketplace, with a strong understanding of product architecture and performance optimization.
• Ability to thrive in a small, fast-paced development team while also being capable of independently managing tasks, troubleshooting issues, and balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong skills in writing efficient, reliable, and maintainable code across a variety of tasks—including implementing features, improving architecture, and fixing defects—while continuously analyzing and optimizing performance.

#DISNEYTECH

工作概要:

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses.We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:

Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally.

Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity.

Join our dynamic team at ESPN as an Android Mobile Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge OTT applications for the Android ecosystem using Java and Kotlin. In this hands-on position, you will collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team of Product Managers, Designers, Mobile/Web/Backend Engineers, and Content Creators to conceptualize and deliver world-class ESPN apps.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of ESPN's mobile and TV applications, ensuring a top-notch user experience for millions of sports fans worldwide. If you are passionate about sports and technology, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Software Development:Assist in designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions.
• Collaboration:Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.
• Learning and Growth:Gain experience in managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Problem Solving:Contribute to solving technical challenges and improving the overall user experience.
• Mentorship:Receive mentorship and guidance from senior engineers to develop your skills and grow within the team.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years hands-on professional development experience with Android and/or Android TV
• BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent
• Strong understanding of OO design patterns and concepts
• Experience with: Kotlin. RxJava or Coroutines, Jetpack, Compose, Dagger/Hilt, Retrofit Image Loading (i.e. Glide, Picasso, Coil)
• Solid understanding of Android app development life cycle including Google Play and Amazon App Store compliance policies and submissions requirements
• Experience with unit test frameworks and continuous integration systems
• A sound understanding of HTTP and REST-style web services
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with multiple Application architectures (i.e. MVVM, MVI) and experience building TV applications
• Demonstrated experience working on a major consumer-facing app that is currently live in the marketplace, with a strong understanding of product architecture and performance optimization.
• Ability to thrive in a small, fast-paced development team while also being capable of independently managing tasks, troubleshooting issues, and balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong skills in writing efficient, reliable, and maintainable code across a variety of tasks—including implementing features, improving architecture, and fixing defects—while continuously analyzing and optimizing performance.

#DISNEYTECH

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $125,800 - $168,700 per year, Seattle, WA is $120,300 - $161,300 per year, Glendale, CA is $114,900 - $154,100 per year, Bristol CT is $114,900 - -$154,100 per year, in New York is $120,300 - $161,300 per year and Santa Monica, CA is $114,900 -$154,100 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.

其他資訊:

DISNEYTECH

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