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.