Job Posting Title:

Software Engineer II, Android

Req ID:

10095629

Job Description:

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.

The team responsible for building world-class news experiences for ABC News is seeking a 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:

• Build great News experiences with a 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.

• Support peers through code review and pair programming.

• Create opportunities to learn and improve the codebase.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience

• Expert knowledge of Kotlin and Android Studio, along with all Android APIs

• Basic knowledge of MVVM architecture

• Experience integrating with backend systems web services, and third-party software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Jetpack Compose

• Working knowledge of MVI architecture

• Familiarity with Dagger and RxJava

• Knowledge of best practices when dealing with REST API integrations

Education

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

The hiring range for this position in California is $112,600 and $151,000 per year and in Washington is $118,000 to $158,200 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Product & Data Engineering

Job Posting Primary Business:

PDE - Consumer Software Engineering

Primary Job Posting Category:

Software Engineer

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - WA - 920 Fifth Avenue

Date Posted:

2024-08-19