Lead Software Developer

$142,106 - $190,630/Yr

Hulu - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

About the position

The Lead Software Developer position at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology involves overseeing the development of feature-rich native applications for iOS, tvOS, and visionOS. This role is crucial for enhancing user experiences across various platforms, including ABC News and other Disney brands. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features while mentoring junior developers and ensuring high-quality code standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of feature-rich native iOS, tvOS and visionOS applications for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro.
• 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.
• Guide an agile team participating in the full lifecycle of application development, including being the key point of contact for entire features.
• Mentor associate, mid-level, and senior team members and support peers through code review and pair programming.
• Create opportunities to learn and teach others.

Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Expert knowledge of Swift, Apple Frameworks, and the Xcode ecosystem.
• Experience leading a team, including delegating responsibility and balancing competing priorities.
• 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, experience mentoring others, 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).

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.