Lead Product Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Seattle, WA
Salary
$163,100–$218,700 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $197k
This role $191k
$156k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $182,200–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $191k versus about $197k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 118 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$199,400 across 118 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Product Software Engineer

Lead Product Software Engineer joins the Android Browse team to build and maintain high-quality Live and Video on Demand applications for Hulu and Disney+. This role involves collaborating with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to architect and implement durable solutions for mobile devices including phones, tablets, and TVs. The engineer will manage production issues, mentor team members through code reviews and pair programming, and develop test infrastructures using agile methodologies. Key technical requirements include over seven years of experience with Kotlin and the Android SDK, deep knowledge of MVVM or MVI architecture patterns, and proficiency in reactive frameworks like RxJava or Flow. The role requires expertise in Compose, dependency injection, and performance tools like Android Profiler while addressing complex streaming challenges involving DASH or HLS protocols and DRM.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain high-quality mobile applications for Disney+ and Hulu across various Android devices and platforms.
  • Architect and implement scalable technical solutions in collaboration with client and backend engineering teams.
  • Build test infrastructures, write technical documentation, and follow agile development methodologies to ensure engineering excellence.
  • Manage production issues and resolve complex technical problems within the streaming ecosystem.
  • Mentor associate and mid-level engineers through code reviews and pair programming sessions.
  • Lead projects from inception to completion while ensuring high-quality code through testing and performance tools.
  • Identify process improvements and develop new systems to enhance team collaboration and workflow.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience with Kotlin and Android development.
  • Deep understanding of the Android SDK, Activity/Fragment lifecycles, thread management, custom views, Compose, and animations.
  • Deep knowledge of Android app architecture patterns such as MVVM or MVI.
  • Proven experience using reactive frameworks like RxJava or Flow.
  • Experience integrating with backend systems, web services, and third-party software.
  • Proficiency in building high-quality code using test automation, dependency injection, and performance tools like Android Profiler.
  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a comparable field of study.

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