Lead Software Engineer, iOS at Hulu

Job Posting Title:Lead Software Engineer, iOSReq ID:10100404Job Description:Lead Software Engineer, iOSDisney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyOn any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, were 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.The Product & Data Engineering team is responsible for end to end development for Disney’s world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, and digital products & experiences across ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, NatGeo, and ABC News. The team drives innovation at scale for millions of consumers around the world across Apple, Android, Smart TVs, game consoles, and the web, with our platforms powering core experiences like personalization, search, messaging and data.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.Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology’s worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Assurance, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security.Job Summary:The Apple team responsible for building Hulu is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a passion for mobile applications to join our team. Our highly collaborative team brings together folks from many fields, including quality assurance, program management, product management, UX, and engineering. We are responsible for the apps that millions of Hulu subscribers use to watch their favorite movies and shows, every single day. We strive to build and maintain the best Live and Video on Demand (VOD) applications on a broad set of Apple devices, from phones to tablets, from OS 15.3 to the latest developer preview. We would love to see samples of your work. If you’ve got something to share with us, please make sure your resume or application links to your GitHub account or an app in the App Store.On the Hulu Mobile team, we are accountable to one another, committed to aligning on common goals and moving forward. We do so because we know that no one person or team alone could achieve what we've set out to do! As a team, we continuously analyze data to improve our Apps, our processes, and how we work together.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.Responsibilities:Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to craft best-of-class, delightful TV-watching experiencesCollaborate with other client and backend engineers, to architect and implement solutions that are built to last.Lead the team in implementing product and engineering initiatives.Demonstrate engineering excellence by developing test infrastructures, writing documentation, ensuring dedication to quality, and following an agile development methodologyMentor associate and mid-level team members and support peers through code review and pair programmingIdentify areas for growth within the team processes and develop new systems for collaboration.Manage production issues and solve novel problems.Qualifications:Minimum of 7 years of experience in the related fieldDevelopment of feature-rich native iOS and tvOS applications for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV using UIKit and SwiftUIDeep understanding of the trade-offs of using different design patterns, such as MVC or MVVMExperience integrating with backend systems, web services, and third-party softwareProven understanding and experience using reactive frameworks such as CombineYou build high-quality code by always writing tests and using performance evaluation toolsExperience with test automation, dependency injection frameworks, and continuous integration.Familiar with Scrum and Agile methodologiesExcellent communicator who collaborates well across teams.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Apple’s AVKit framework and HLS.Experience integrating in-app purchases using StoreKit.A growth mindset towards learning, experience mentoring others, and a desire to give and receive feedback.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA & New York is $156,300 to $209,600 per year, and Glendale, CA is $149,300 to $200,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s 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 & Data EngineeringJob Posting Primary Business:PDE - Consumer Software EngineeringPrimary Job Posting Category:Software EngineerEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Santa Monica, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central Ave, USA - CA - Market St, USA - NY - 1211 Avenue of the Americas, USA - WA - 925 4th AveDate Posted:2024-09-17SummaryLocation: Santa Monica, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Glendale, CA, USA; New York, NY, USAType: Full time