Sr Product Software Engineer (iOS)

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution; United States; On-site; USD 142,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution is seeking a Senior Product Software Engineer (iOS) to join ABC News and Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology. The role focuses on building native iOS, tvOS, and visionOS experiences for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro, while leading collaborations and delivering high-quality features for millions of users.

You will mentor peers, own critical features, and contribute to an evolving tech stack on site at a Disney technology office, with

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Swift, Apple Frameworks, and the Xcode ecosystem.
• Experience leading a team and balancing priorities.
• Experience integrating with backend systems, web services, and third‑party software.
• Hold high standards of quality for both the codebases you contribute to and the applications you build.
• A growth mindset towards learning, experience mentoring others, and a desire to give and receive feedback.
• Experience composing and presenting thoughtful and implementable solutions to a variety of stakeholders (technical and non-technical)
• Experience with AVPlayer and video playback strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Development of feature-rich native iOS, tvOS and visionOS applications for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro.
• Identify areas for growth within the team processes and develop new systems for collaboration.
• Write clear, well-tested, performant code.
• Work with other developers to create sustainable, well-architected solutions that are built to last.
• Manage production issues and solve novel problems.
• Guide an agile team participating in the full lifecycle of application development, including being the key point of contact for entire features.
• Mentor associate, mid-level, and senior team members and support peers through code review and pair programming
• Create opportunities to learn and teach others.

Skills

Swift

Apple Frameworks

Xcode

Team leadership

Backend integration

Code review

Pair programming

AVPlayer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Sr Product Software Engineer (iOS)

Req ID:

10157636

Job Description:

**This position must sit onsite four (4) days a week in one of our technology offices listed above***

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:

The team responsible for building world-class news experiences for ABC News is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. This is a great opportunity to work on a leading news product at ABC News on its mission to inform and inspire. You will collaborate with cross-functional to deliver high-quality, innovative features and enhancements to our users.

Why you want to work with us:

• Nurture a highly collaborative, world-class team of software engineers.
• Work on a cutting-edge and evolving technology stack.
• Own substantial features shipped to millions of users.
• Influence the innovation of high-profile products in the digital news landscape.
• Join an inclusive culture that incorporates diverse perspectives and supports individual needs.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• 5 years of relevant experience
• Development of feature-rich native iOS, tvOS and visionOS applications for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro.
• Identify areas for growth within the team processes and develop new systems for collaboration.
• Write clear, well-tested, performant code.
• Work with other developers to create sustainable, well-architected solutions that are built to last.
• Manage production issues and solve novel problems.
• Guide an agile team participating in the full lifecycle of application development, including being the key point of contact for entire features.
• Mentor associate, mid-level, and senior team members and support peers through code review and pair programming
• Create opportunities to learn and teach others.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

• Deep understanding of Swift, Apple Frameworks, and the Xcode ecosystem.
• Experience leading a team, including delegating responsibility and balancing competing priorities.
• Experience integrating with backend systems, web services, and third‑party software
• Hold high standards of quality for both the codebases you contribute to and the applications you build.
• A growth mindset towards learning, experience mentoring others, and a desire to give and receive feedback.
• Experience composing and presenting thoughtful and implementable solutions to a variety of stakeholders (technical and non-technical)
• Experience with AVPlayer and video playback strongly preferred

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $148,700 - $199,400 per year and in Glendale, CA is $141,900 - $190,300. 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 Posting Segment:

Product Engineering

Job Posting Primary Business:

PE - Streaming Frontend

Primary Job Posting Category:

Product Software Engineering

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

New York, NY, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central Ave

Date Posted:

2026-09-01