Manager, Product Software Engineering

The Walt Disney Company

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$179,700–$241,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Nov 11, 2026

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Similar $224k
This role $210k
$163k most similar roles pay here $289k

This role pays less than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $201,775–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $210k versus about $224k 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 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 · Manager, Product Software Engineering

Manager, Product Software Engineering - Apple App Foundation leads the Apple App Foundation team responsible for foundational components, libraries, and frameworks powering Disney+ and Hulu applications. This role involves managing an engineering team by providing day-to-day guidance, career development, and performance management while overseeing the technical health of iOS, tvOS, and visionOS applications. The manager sets technical direction in partnership with senior individual contributors, reviews code for quality improvements, and manages project milestones and requirements. Key technical requirements include expert knowledge of Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, and the broader Apple developer ecosystem. The role requires collaborating with UX designers, product managers, and QA to deliver a best-in-class experience across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro devices. This position focuses on solving complex problems related to mobile application development and maintaining high standards for Apple platform engineering.

What you'll do

  • Manage the day-to-day operations, performance, and career development of an Apple platform engineering team.
  • Oversee iOS, tvOS, and visionOS application development for Disney+ and Hulu platforms.
  • Set technical direction for the team using Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, and other Apple frameworks.
  • Review code to identify and implement improvements for quality and performance.
  • Translate high-level requirements into actionable work while managing project milestones and team velocity.
  • Coordinate with UX designers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver a best-in-class user experience.
  • Advocate for Apple platform engineering standards and best practices across the organization.
  • Align team priorities and processes with organizational OKRs and multi-team timelines.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of experience in mobile application development.
  • Expert knowledge of Swift, UIKit/SwiftUI, and the broader Apple developer ecosystem.
  • 2+ years of direct people management or technical team leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to set team goals, manage toward OKRs, and hold members accountable for outcomes.
  • Experience partnering with Product and Design stakeholders to curate a roadmap that meets business needs.
  • Strong project management skills to see projects through from inception to completion.
  • High emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate technical topics clearly under high pressure.

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