Principal Software Engineer, iOS

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) is seeking a Principal Software Engineer, iOS to join their Apple team responsible for building Hulu. This role is part of the Product & Data Engineering team, which drives innovation at scale for millions of consumers worldwide across various platforms.

As a Principal Software Engineer, iOS, you will:

• Drive the technical direction of the codebase, CI/CD and testing infrastructure, operational metrics capabilities, and all related pieces of the Hulu Apple ecosystem.
• Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to craft best-of-class, delightful TV-watching experiences.
• Collaborate with other client and backend engineers to architect and implement solutions that are built to last.
• Mentor team members of all levels and support peers through code review and pair programming.
• Identify areas for growth within the team processes and develop new systems for collaboration.
• Manage production issues and solve novel problems.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience
• Strong history of architecting and developing feature-rich native iOS and tvOS applications for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV using UIKit and SwiftUI
• Deep understanding of design patterns such as MVC or MVVM
• Experience integrating with backend systems, web services, and third-party software
• Expertise in building high-quality code with tests and using performance evaluation tools
• Experience with test automation, dependency injection, and continuous integration
• Familiarity with Scrum and Agile methodologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Apple's AVKit framework and HLS
• Experience integrating in-app purchases using StoreKit
• Direct experience mentoring or managing others

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 varies by location:

• Los Angeles, CA and Bristol, CT: $180,700 - $242,300 per year
• Seattle and New York: $189,300 - $253,800 per year
• San Francisco: $197,900 - $265,400 per year

Benefits include medical, financial, and other benefits, as well as potential bonuses and long-term incentive units.

Join Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology to be part of reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. Work on cutting-edge technology, influence high-profile products, and be part of an inclusive culture that supports individual needs.