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

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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.

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 we think you’d love working here:

Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally. 
Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity.

Job Summary:

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.

Experience with:

iOS/tvOS app development lifecycle including App Store compliance policies and submissions requirements.
Working on a significant consumer app that is currently available in the marketplace.
Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code whether implementing architectural improvements, user-facing features, or fixing defects.
Troubleshooting and resolving issues, problems, and errors encountered across various platforms.
Analyzing and optimizing application code for efficiency, reliability and performance.
Managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Working on highly collaborative teams that reward quality code and effective communication.

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

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $114,900 to $154,100 per year, is $120,300 to $161,300 per year in Seattle, WA is $125,800 to $168,700 per year in San Francisco, CA and is $120,300 to $161,300 per year in New York City, NY. 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.

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About Disney Entertainment:

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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.

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.

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Explore this Location Bristol, CT

The Heart of Connecticut Bristol, Connecticut is just two hours from Boston and New York and just an hour from the shoreline. From the natural beauty of picturesque hills and fall foliage, to the high tech satellite dishes of ESPN, Bristol’s “City sized” with a small town vibe, offering wonderful memories no matter your pace.