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 ABC News is seeking a Software Engineer Manager. This is a great opportunity to work on a leading news product at ABC News on its mission to inform and inspire. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and growing a team of 8-10 engineers across Android, iOS, Android TV, Fire TV, tvOS, Kepler, and Roku. This team will be responsible for the playback functionality in the ABC News Mobile application on Android and iOS as well as the living room devices across Android TV, Fire TV, tvOS, Kepler, and

Roku. This role requires a deep understanding of mobile platforms and technologies as well as an in-depth understanding of video playback and video ad technologies. The manager of this team will be responsible for collaborating with product, design, analytics, and QA partners on Mobile and TV to establish roadmaps and deliver projects.

In this role, you will also get the opportunity to support the Marvel Unlimited and Star Wars mobile applications on an as needed basis.

Why you want to work with us:

• Nurture a highly collaborative, 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 media streaming landscape.
• Join an inclusive culture that incorporates diverse perspectives and supports individual needs.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training

• 8 Years of technical experience
• 2 years of technical engineering leadership experience
• Expert knowledge of Mobile development languages and ecosystems
• Experience leading a team, including delegating responsibility and balancing competing priorities.
• Experience integrating with backend systems, web services, and third-party software
• Experience and knowledge of playback and ad technologies
• Hold high standards of quality for both the codebases you contribute to and the applications you build.