Senior Release Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re 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.

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.

***This is an on-site position and must sit in one of our technology offices located above***

Job Summary:

The Apple team responsible for building Disney+ is seeking a Build & Release Engineer who will be an outstanding addition to our team. We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented engineer to manage and improve our Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline for the iOS, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro applications. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the automation of our build and release pipeline, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of the Disney+ app. Your work will be crucial in driving the efficiency of our development lifecycle and enabling smooth deployment of apps across Apple platforms.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Build improvements to the CI/CD process for the iOS, tvOS and visionOS Disney+ apps, aiming for faster build times and fewer errors.
• Troubleshoot and resolve build issues and failures, providing support to developers to minimize downtime.
• Automate manual steps in the build and release process to reduce human error and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain tools to monitor build health, performance, and stability.
• Ensure that all builds meet Apple’s versioning, signing, and configuration standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest build tools, technologies, and best practices for Apple platform development.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Basic Qualifications:

• A desire to learn and grow with the team, while also sharing your own insights.
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years of industry experience in a build and release engineering role with a focus on mobile apps
• Hands-on experience with build tools such as Xcode, Fastlane, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in development workflows.
• Strong understanding of iOS, tvOS, and visionOS build systems, app signing, provisioning profiles, and the App Store submission process.
• Strong self-management skills with the ability to set priorities and execute independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Apple developer tools and environments (Xcode, TestFlight, etc.).
• Experience writing in Swift, Ruby or other scripting languages.
• Experience with release management and deployment tools specific to Apple platforms.
• Knowledge of performance optimization for mobile app build and release pipelines.

The hiring range for this position in Seattle, Washington and New York City is $142,516 - $191,180 per year and in Bristol, Connecticut, Santa Monica, California and Glendale, California is $136,100 - $182,400 per year and in San Francisco, California is $148,994 - $199,870 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.