Software Engineer II - iOS (ESPN)

The Walt Disney Company; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Software Engineer II to join their dynamic team at ESPN. In this hybrid role, you will develop innovative mobile applications within the Apple ecosystem, utilizing Objective-C and Swift. Collaborating with a talented group of professionals, you will contribute to enhancing user experiences for millions of sports fans. This position offers a unique opportunity for growth and learning in a supportive environment, where your contributions will play a vital role in shaping the future of sports technology. If you have a passion for sports and technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mobile app development for the Apple ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of OO design patterns and RESTful services.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mobile applications for ESPN within the Apple ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features seamlessly.

Skills

Objective-C

Swift

Software Development

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Unit Test Frameworks

Continuous Integration Systems

Job description

Software Engineer II - iOS (ESPN)

Job ID 10113924 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / Glendale, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Business Disney Entertainment Date posted Apr. 21, 2025

Job Summary:

Software Engineer II - iOS (ESPN)

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.

Join our dynamic team at ESPN as a Software Engineer II, where you will contribute to developing mobile applications within the Apple ecosystem using Objective-C and Swift. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team of Product Managers, Designers, Mobile/Web/Backend Engineers, and Content Creators to help conceptualize and deliver world-class Disney and ESPN apps.

This role offers the opportunity to learn and grow in a collaborative environment, contributing to the future of ESPN's mobile applications and delivering an exceptional user experience to millions of sports fans worldwide. If you are passionate about sports and technology, and eager to develop your skills, we would love to hear from you!

Role Location: This is a Hybrid role requiring 4 days onsite (Monday-Thursday) in one of the following office locations:

• NYC
• Bristol, CT
• Glendale, CA
• Santa Monica, CA
• Seattle, WA
• San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• 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.
• Reusable Solutions: Contribute to creating reusable solutions that are shared across all Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology apps.

Required Experience/Skills/Training:

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

Preferred Experience/Skills/Training:

• Solid understanding of OO design patterns and concepts.
• Solid understanding of HTTP and REST-style web services.
• Solid understanding of unit test frameworks and continuous integration systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of software architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to design and build dynamic multi-threaded mobile apps.
• 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 the ability to work independently.
• Works well with moderate 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.