Lead Software Engineer, Android

Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Lead Software Engineer, Android
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Job ID: 10113561
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: 4---. 25, 2025
Job Summary:
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 you'd love working here:

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• Building the future of Disney's media: Designing and building products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
  
• Reach, Scale & Impact: Disney's technology and products serve as a signature connection for fans with the company's brands and stories, including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and ABC News, reaching millions globally.
  
• Innovation: Developing groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex technical problems.
  
  Product Engineering
  Product Engineering is responsible for engineering Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms, including media engineering, quality assurance, personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity.
  About the role:
  This is a hands-on engineering position developing mobile applications for ESPN within the Android Ecosystem using Java/Kotlin. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and develop Disney apps, manage project priorities, and design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software solutions. You may lead others to solve complex problems and provide oversight to other engineers.
  Responsibilities:
  
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  • Technical Expertise: Manage project priorities, design, develop, test, deploy, and enhance software solutions.
    
  • Collaborative Development: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless feature integration and delivery.
    
  • Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor engineers, guiding technical excellence.
    
    Basic Qualifications:
    
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    • 7+ years of Android development experience.
      
    • Expertise in object-oriented, functional, and reactive patterns.
      
    • Experience with Android app lifecycle, Google Play, and Amazon App Store policies.
      
    • Experience working on a significant consumer app.
      
    • Excellent communication skills.
      
    • Ability to facilitate cross-team knowledge sharing.
      
      Preferred Qualifications:
      
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      • Understanding of HTTP/S, APIs, web services.
        
      • Experience with JUnit, MockK, Espresso, CI systems.
        
      • Strong foundation in multi-threaded mobile apps.
        
      • Self-motivated, adaptable, collaborative, and skilled in writing efficient, reliable code.
        
      • Ability to troubleshoot and optimize application performance.
        
      • Leadership experience in project teams.
        
        Required Education:
        
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        • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
          
          The salary range varies by location, with additional benefits and incentives offered. The actual salary will depend on experience, skills, and geographic region.
          About Disney Entertainment:
          Disney Corporate brings together the businesses behind the Company's brands to create innovative entertainment. Join a team of world-class leaders and storytellers creating memories for millions globally.
          About The Walt Disney Company:
          Disney is a leading international entertainment and media enterprise, operating in over 40 countries, with a legacy of storytelling and innovation. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities.
          Disability Accommodation:
          Disney provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com for assistance.
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