Software Engineer II (Android)

Job Posting Title:

Software Engineer II (Android)

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Job Description:

**This position must sit onsite four (4) days a week in one of our technology offices listed above***

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology were reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the worlds most beloved stories while also transforming Disneys media business for the future. Whether thats evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency or delivering Disneys 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 youd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

• Building the future of Disneys media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disneys 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 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 and Duties of the Role:

• 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.

Required Education Experience/Skills/Training:

• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Deep understanding of Android app architecture patterns (MVVM MVI etc.) and design principles.
• 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 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).
• Experience with ExoPlayer and video playback strongly preferred.

Required Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field.

The hiring range for this position in New York NY is $123000 - $165000 per year and in Glendale CA is $117500 - $157500. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates 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 Engineering

Job Posting Primary Business:

PE - Streaming Frontend

Primary Job Posting Category:

Product Software Engineering

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City State Region Postal Code:

New York NY USA

Alternate City State Region Postal Code:

USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central Ave

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