Lead Product Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$170,500–$228,600 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Jun 30, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $200k
$142k most similar roles pay here $238k

This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $151,450–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $200k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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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 169 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$198,800 across 165 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Product Software Engineer

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The Lead Product Software Engineer role at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology’s Growth, Commerce and Identity Client Engineering team involves leading projects by collaborating with engineering and product teams to define technical specifications for highly scalable applications. This senior-level position requires expertise in architecting sophisticated changes and mentoring senior developers through code reviews and knowledge-sharing. Day-to-day responsibilities include writing high-quality code using test-driven development practices, documenting designs, and ensuring adherence to coding standards. The ideal candidate has over seven years of experience building performant Apple applications with a deep understanding of frameworks like UIKit and StoreKit, as well as HTTP and REST services. Knowledge of Swift or Objective-C and proficiency in multi-threaded iOS/tvOS app development are preferred, along with the ability to navigate the complexities of the Apple App Store compliance policies.

Skills

UIKit Swift Objective-C HTTP REST iOS tvOS Apple App Store StoreKit Security Test Driven Development Docker CI/CD Git Jira Postman Xcode GitHub Swagger JSON XML Terraform AWS

What you'll do

  • Lead project scoping and distill product requirements into technical specifications.
  • Write and maintain high-quality code using test-driven development practices.
  • Architect and document complex system implementations for team guidance.
  • Recommend changes to development, coding, maintenance, and system standards.
  • Mentor senior developers through code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience building highly scalable and performant Apple applications.
  • Expert knowledge in Apple frameworks including UIKit, Security, and StoreKit.
  • Proven ability to design and build dynamic multi-threaded iOS/tvOS apps.
  • Solid understanding of HTTP, REST-style web services, and Apple App Store policies.
  • Ability to mentor senior developers through code reviews and technical guidance.
  • Quick learner with the capability to adapt to new technologies and solve complex problems.

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