Lead Software Engineer (android)

Glendale, CA, United States

Job Description


Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyOn any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we\xe2\x80\x99re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world\xe2\x80\x99s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney\xe2\x80\x99s media business for the future. Whether that\xe2\x80\x99s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyBuilding the future of Disney\xe2\x80\x99s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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.The Product & Data Engineering team is responsible for end-to-end development for Disney\xe2\x80\x99s world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, and digital products & experiences across ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, NatGeo, and ABC News. The team drives innovation at scale for millions of consumers around the world across Apple, Android, Smart TVs, game consoles, and the web, with our platforms powering core experiences like personalization, search, messaging and data.The Hulu Android team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a passion for mobile applications to join our team. Our highly collaborative team brings together folks from many fields, including quality assurance, program management, product management, UX, and engineering. We are responsible for the apps that millions of Hulu subscribers use to watch their favorite movies and shows every single day. We strive to build and maintain the best Live and Video on Demand (VOD) applications on a broad set of Android devices, from phones to tablets, from Android 7 to the latest developer preview. We would love to see samples of your work. If you\xe2\x80\x99ve got something to share with us, please make sure your resume or application links to your GitHub account or an app in the Play Store.On the Hulu Mobile team, we are accountable to one another, committed to aligning on common goals and moving forward. We do so because we know that no one person or team alone could achieve what we\'ve set out to do! As a team, we continuously analyze data to improve our Apps, our processes, and how we work together.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 media streaming landscape.Join an inclusive culture that incorporates diverse perspectives and supports individual needs.**This opening is for a USA based employee, and must sit onsite in our offices in New York, NY, Seattle, WA, Burbank, CA, Santa Monica, CA or San Francisco CA**Responsibilities:Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to craft best-of-class, delightful TV-watching experiencesCollaborate with other client and backend engineers, to architect and implement solutions built to last.Lead the team in implementing product and engineering initiatives.Demonstrate engineering excellence by developing test infrastructures, writing documentation, and following an agile development methodologyMentor team members and support peers through code review and pair programmingIdentify areas for growth within the team processes and develop new systems for collaboration.Manage production issues and solve novel problems.Basic QualificationsMinimum of 7+ years of experience in the related fieldBachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.A deep understanding of the Android SDK, Activity and Fragment lifecycles, thread management, custom views, and animationsDeep knowledge\xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8b of Android app architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, etc.) and design principles.Proven experience mentoring others and fostering a culture of giving and receiving feedback.Experience \xe2\x80\x8bintegrating\xe2\x80\x8b with\xe2\x80\x8b \xe2\x80\x8bbackend\xe2\x80\x8b \xe2\x80\x8bsystems, \xe2\x80\x8bweb\xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8bservices, and third-party softwareProven understanding and experience using reactive frameworks such as RxJava or FlowYou build high-quality code by always writing tests and using performance evaluation tools like Android ProfilerExperience with test automation, dependency injection frameworks, and continuous integrationBe an excellent communicator who collaborates well across teams.Experience with Scrum and Agile methodologiesPreferred QualificationsExperience building UI with ComposeExperience with streaming video (DASH or HLS protocol), codecs, and DRM#DisneyTechThe hiring range for this position in New York, NY is per year $156,300 - $209,600 per year, Seattle, WA is $156,300 - $209,600 per year, Bristol, CT is $149,300 - $200, 200 per year, and Glendale, CA is $149,300 - $200,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4395962
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Glendale, CA, United States
  • Education
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