Manager, Product Software Engineering – Mobile

The Walt Disney Company

Engineering Manager leading iOS and Android teams building Disney+ mobile streaming experiences. Delivering personalized content features at massive consumer scale.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $179,700 - $241,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-platform mobile teams, focusing on iOS and Android development, while fostering a culture of inclusivity and productivity. Proven ability to deliver high-quality mobile experiences at scale, manage diverse teams, and navigate complex corporate environments.

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Cross-Platform Mobile Team LeadershipIOS Development with Swift/SwiftUIAndroid Development with KotlinMobile Application Development LifecycleVideo Playback Technologies

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Hard Skills

IOS DevelopmentAndroid DevelopmentSwiftSwiftUIKotlinMobile Application Development LifecycleHigh-Quality Code WritingMobile Performance OptimizationContent Recommendation SystemsMobile Architecture Patterns

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadership AbilitiesTeam DevelopmentInclusivity and Diversity AdvocacyProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AVFoundationExoPlayerMedia FrameworksMobile Performance Instrumentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

StreamingMediaContent DiscoveryContent ConsumptionCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOSKotlinSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a cross-platform mobile team building innovative experiences on Disney+
Manage iOS and Android engineers delivering features for content discovery and consumption on mobile devices
Partner with product, design, backend, and data science teams to deliver polished, performant experiences at massive consumer scale
Support team members across iOS and Android platforms and foster a culture of inclusivity, productivity, and growth
Meet regularly with direct reports and guide their career development
Build and grow a high-performing cross-platform team and recruit top talent
Lead delivery of features spanning content playback, presentation, navigation, and personalization
Provide technical guidance while focusing on team health, delivery, and cross-functional alignment
Identify project, people, and organizational challenges and facilitate solutions
Improve engineering processes and help the team navigate ambiguity and evolving product requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8 years of related work experience
Bachelor's degree or better in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent job experience
Excellent communication and leadership abilities to ensure effective growth and development of team
5+ years of production experience with at least one major mobile platform (iOS with Swift/SwiftUI or Android with Kotlin)
Experience with mobile application development lifecycle and software delivery practices
Significant experience leading teams and managing people
History of writing high-quality code, tests, and documentation
Ability to successfully manage teams dispersed amongst multiple time zones
Proven experience in monitoring, supporting, and improving application availability and reliability
Demonstrated successful partnership with cross-functional counterparts including product, design, and backend
Exemplify diversity, inclusion, and belonging in leadership
Ability to navigate complex corporate environments and influence key stakeholders and partners
Preferred: Experience with both iOS and Android development ecosystems
Preferred: Experience with video playback technologies and media frameworks (AVFoundation, ExoPlayer, or similar)
Preferred: Experience with short-form or feed-based content experiences
Preferred: Well-versed in mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, Composable Architecture, or similar)
Preferred: Experience recruiting, developing, and leading teams in the streaming or media field
Preferred: Experience working on systems at a massive consumer scale
Preferred: Experience working with global/distributed teams
Preferred: Familiarity with content recommendation systems or personalization features
Preferred: Experience with mobile performance optimization and instrumentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided
Medical, financial, and/or other benefits