The Walt Disney Company
Lead Software Engineer - Swift
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.
Job Summary The Apple Application Player Engineering team is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to create a feature‑rich standard streaming media playback library on Apple devices. Your focus will be on collaborating with media playback teams on other platforms to ensure a consistent software architecture which delivers a best‑in‑class streaming experience for viewers while providing a foundation for media playback innovation at Disney.
This is a hands‑on engineering position for the Apple ecosystem in Objective‑C / Swift. You will work with a cross‑functional team of Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, Web Developers, and Content Creators to conceptualize and develop solutions that are shared across all Disney experiences. You enjoy working with other teams and technologies to understand their constraints, thrive on challenging problems, and find solutions that balance design, technical, and user experience considerations.
Responsibilities
Design and implement solutions in collaboration with team members for new features that integrate with various Disney media services and back‑ends.
Collaborate on API design with peer back‑end and front‑end teams that depend on our libraries.
Research and develop media playback experiences, integration, and testing.
Participate in project estimation and resource planning.
Collaborate within a small, productive development team as well as the larger engineering organization.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues, problems, and errors across our various platforms.
Work independently while contributing to team goals.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of relevant software engineering experience.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience across the full lifecycle of software development: early stage, maintenance, and end‑of‑life.
Experience in Swift or SwiftUI.
Knowledgeable with programming paradigms including Object Oriented and Reactive.
Understanding of iOS/TVOS app development lifecycle.
Experience in Object Oriented Programming.
Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code, collaborating with senior team members.
Experience with unit test frameworks and continuous integration systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Motivated self‑starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AVFoundation and its ecosystem.
Experience with streaming technologies including HLS, MPEG‑DASH, Transport Stream, and CMAF.
Experience developing applications on all Apple platforms including iPhone, iPad, and TVOS.
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $155,700 to $208,700 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and 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 other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide‑ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.
About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.
Equality and Disability Accommodation Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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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.
Job Summary The Apple Application Player Engineering team is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to create a feature‑rich standard streaming media playback library on Apple devices. Your focus will be on collaborating with media playback teams on other platforms to ensure a consistent software architecture which delivers a best‑in‑class streaming experience for viewers while providing a foundation for media playback innovation at Disney.
This is a hands‑on engineering position for the Apple ecosystem in Objective‑C / Swift. You will work with a cross‑functional team of Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, Web Developers, and Content Creators to conceptualize and develop solutions that are shared across all Disney experiences. You enjoy working with other teams and technologies to understand their constraints, thrive on challenging problems, and find solutions that balance design, technical, and user experience considerations.
Responsibilities
Design and implement solutions in collaboration with team members for new features that integrate with various Disney media services and back‑ends.
Collaborate on API design with peer back‑end and front‑end teams that depend on our libraries.
Research and develop media playback experiences, integration, and testing.
Participate in project estimation and resource planning.
Collaborate within a small, productive development team as well as the larger engineering organization.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues, problems, and errors across our various platforms.
Work independently while contributing to team goals.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of relevant software engineering experience.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience across the full lifecycle of software development: early stage, maintenance, and end‑of‑life.
Experience in Swift or SwiftUI.
Knowledgeable with programming paradigms including Object Oriented and Reactive.
Understanding of iOS/TVOS app development lifecycle.
Experience in Object Oriented Programming.
Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code, collaborating with senior team members.
Experience with unit test frameworks and continuous integration systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Motivated self‑starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AVFoundation and its ecosystem.
Experience with streaming technologies including HLS, MPEG‑DASH, Transport Stream, and CMAF.
Experience developing applications on all Apple platforms including iPhone, iPad, and TVOS.
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $155,700 to $208,700 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and 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 other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide‑ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.
About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.
Equality and Disability Accommodation Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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