Sr Software Engineer, iOS

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Bristol, CT
Hybrid
136K-191K Annually
5-7 Years Experience
AdTech • Digital Media • News + Entertainment
Create the Tech Behind Our Magic
The Role
As an iOS Senior Software Engineer focused on fantasy sports, you will architect and develop core app functionality using SwiftUI and UIKit, prototype new features, implement best practices, review code and pull requests, work with product management, partner with other engineering teams, and mentor junior engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.


As an iOS Senior Software Engineer focused on fantasy sports you will be part of a diverse and talented organization focused on building and maintaining complex iOS applications for ESPN.com. You will be a member of a team creating mobile applications for the world's #1 fantasy sports products, using SwiftUI and UIKit to develop elegant solutions for new product features and core app architecture.
Job Summary

  • Architect and develop core app functionality using SwiftUI and UIKit
  • Prototype new features and research applicable technologies
  • Implement best practices to continually increase performance and scalability
  • Review code and pull requests to ensure product and design specifications are met
  • Work with product and project management to refine specs and timelines
  • Partner with other engineering teams to deliver best solutions
  • Mentor and provide feedback to junior engineers


Responsibilities

  • Building features, maintaining existing code, and fixing bugs in SwiftUI and UIKit
  • Participating in the code review process
  • Maintain a high level of code quality with each feature delivery by including unit and integration tests.
  • Collaborate with other client platform teams to ensure a great user experience for all viewers.


Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5+ years hands-on professional development experience with iOS on all OS versions
  • Strong understanding of Swift language and UIKit
  • Solid understanding of iOS app development life cycle including Apple compliance policies and submissions requirements


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working a significant consumer app that is currently available in the app store
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design patterns and concepts
  • Sound foundation in HTTP/S, APIs, and web services
  • Demonstrated ability to design and build dynamic multi-threaded mobile apps
  • Ability to collaborate in a small, productive development team as well as ability to work independently
  • Experience with unit test frameworks and continuous integration systems
  • Experience with fantasy sports and an understanding of their game mechanics
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well-reasoned explanations
  • Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code whether implementing architectural improvements, user-facing features, or fixing defects
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues, problems, and errors encountered across our various platforms
  • Analyze and optimize application code for efficiency, reliability and performance
  • Understand product architecture, assisting the Software Architects as necessary
  • Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
  • Work with minimal technical supervision and supplemental engineering support
  • Embrace a highly collaborative team that rewards quality code and effective communication
  • Operate as a resource to less experienced Software Engineers, providing an open learning environment for cross-team knowledge sharing


Required Education

  • BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent


The hiring range for this position in California is $136,100 - $182,400 per year and in New York/Washington is $142,516- $191,180 per year. 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.

Top Skills

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HQ: Burbank , CA
200,000 Employees
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Year Founded: 1923

What We Do

Innovation is in the DNA of The Walt Disney Company. We not only embrace it, we translate it into experiences you can see and feel. From our groundbreaking work in advanced audio-animatronic robots featured in the Disney theme parks, to streaming services that are redefining entertainment, to inventing tools to create new worlds in our films — The Walt Disney Company has spent nearly 100 years immersing audiences in new and stunning experiences using groundbreaking technology. When next generation technology meets talented people ready to tackle challenges still to be imagined, anything can happen.

Why Work With Us

Every technologist at Disney is essential to helping us create unforgettable experiences and innovative products. Our teams constantly spearhead innovation by incubating cutting-edge ideas into production-ready solutions. At Disney, you’ll make an impact you can see and feel with a team that both supports and challenges your thinking.

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