Senior Software Engineer, Android

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New York, NY
Hybrid
136K-191K Annually
5-7 Years Experience
AdTech • Digital Media • News + Entertainment
Create the Tech Behind Our Magic
The Role
The Senior Software Engineer will develop feature-rich native Android applications, manage production issues, and mentor team members. This role focuses on building innovative features for ABC News by fostering collaboration and maintaining high coding standards.
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Senior Software Engineer, Android
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:

  • Development of feature-rich native Android and AndroidTV applications.
  • 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.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
  • Expert knowledge of Kotlin and Android Studio, along with all Android APIs
  • Thorough knowledge of MVVM and MVI architecture
  • Experience integrating with backend systems web services, and third-party software


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Deep understanding of Android app architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, etc.) and design principles.
  • 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)
  • Advanced knowledge of Jetpack Compose
  • Advanced knowledge and familiarity with Dagger and RxJava
  • Knowledge of best practices when dealing with REST API integrations


Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.


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

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Burbank , CA
200,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
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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