Lead Product Software Engineer (Kotlin)
The Walt Disney Company2 months ago
Base Salary
$163k - $219k/yr
Responsibilities
- Partner with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to create TV-watching experiences.
- Architect and implement durable solutions with client and backend engineers.
- Develop test infrastructure, write documentation, and follow the team’s development methodology.
- Support the release process and remote configuration management.
- Manage production issues and solve novel engineering problems.
- Mentor associate and mid-level team members through code reviews and pair programming.
- Identify team-process improvements and develop collaboration systems.
- Own and deliver substantial product features for Hulu and Disney+ Android applications.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of Kotlin and Android development experience.
- Deep understanding of the Android SDK, Activity and Fragment lifecycles, thread management, custom views, Compose, and animations.
- Strong knowledge of Android application architecture patterns such as MVVM and MVI.
- Experience integrating backend systems, web services, and third-party software.
- Experience with reactive frameworks such as RxJava or Flow.
- Ability to lead a project from start to finish and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Experience writing tests, using Android Profiler, test automation, dependency injection frameworks, and continuous integration.
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a comparable field, and/or equivalent work experience.
- Preferred: familiarity with Scrum and Agile methodologies, Compose UI development, Android TV or Amazon Fire TV development, streaming video using DASH or HLS, codecs, and DRM.
- Growth mindset, mentoring experience, and willingness to give and receive feedback.
Benefits
- Full-time position based in Seattle, Washington.
- Hiring range is $163,100 to $218,700 per year, with potential bonus and/or long-term incentive units.
- Medical, financial, and other benefits may be provided depending on the level and position.
- Opportunity to work on Hulu, Disney+, and other high-profile streaming products used by millions of consumers.
- Inclusive, collaborative environment with support for individual needs.
Tech Stack
Categories
Mobile
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is a diversified entertainment business that produces films and television, operates theme parks and resorts, and runs streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. It earns revenue from subscriptions and advertising, theatrical distribution, licensing and merchandise, and park admissions and experiences. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Burbank, California, Disney owns brands such as Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios and serves audiences worldwide.