Job Posting Title:
Sr Product Software Engineer (iOS)Req ID:
10157633Job Description:
**This position must sit onsite four (4) days a week in one of our technology offices listed above**
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s 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’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
- Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s 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 – 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.
Job Summary:
The team responsible for building world-class news experiences for ABC News is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. This is a great opportunity to work on a leading news product at ABC News on its mission to inform and inspire. You will collaborate with cross-functional to deliver high-quality, innovative features and enhancements to our users.
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 digital news landscape.
- Join an inclusive culture that incorporates diverse perspectives and supports individual needs.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
- Development of feature-rich native iOS, tvOS and visionOS applications for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro.
- Identify areas for growth within the team processes and develop new systems for collaboration.
- Write clear, well-tested, performant code.
- Work with other developers to create sustainable, well-architected solutions that are built to last.
- Manage production issues and solve novel problems.
- Guide an agile team participating in the full lifecycle of application development, including being the key point of contact for entire features.
- Mentor associate, mid-level, and senior team members and support peers through code review and pair programming
- Create opportunities to learn and teach others.
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:
- 5 years of relevant experience
- Deep understanding of Swift, Apple Frameworks, and the Xcode ecosystem.
- Experience leading a team, including delegating responsibility and balancing competing priorities.
- Experience integrating with backend systems, web services, and third-party software
- Hold high standards of quality for both the codebases you contribute to and the applications you build.
- A growth mindset towards learning, experience mentoring others, and a desire to give and receive feedback.
- Experience composing and presenting thoughtful and implementable solutions to a variety of stakeholders (technical and non-technical)
- Experience with AVPlayer and video playback strongly preferred
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Job Posting Segment:
Product EngineeringJob Posting Primary Business:
PE - Streaming FrontendPrimary Job Posting Category:
Product Software EngineeringEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central AveDate Posted:
2026-09-10Skills Required
- Five years of relevant software engineering experience
- Deep understanding of Swift, Apple Frameworks, and the Xcode ecosystem
- Experience leading a team, delegating responsibility, and balancing competing priorities
- Experience integrating backend systems, web services, and third-party software
- High standards for codebase and application quality
- Growth mindset, mentoring experience, and willingness to give and receive feedback
- Experience presenting implementable solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with AVPlayer and video playback
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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What We Do
The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that operates through segments including entertainment, sports, and experiences.
