Senior Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - iOS, Swift, Xcode
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Glendale
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Senior Development Engineer in Test (SDET) -
iOS, Swift, Xcode Req ID: 10122164 Job Description: On any given
day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DE&E Tech), we
are 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 is 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 would love working here: Building the
future of Disney’s Streaming, Sports, and Entertainment business :
DE&E Technologists are designing and building the backend
systems, API’s and mobile applications that will power Disney’s
media, advertising, and distribution businesses. Reach and Scale :
The products and platforms this group builds and operates on
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. Engineering
Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers
DE&E Technology’s worldwide content production and distribution
platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of
cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality
Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast
Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering
team validates all work before production, including web, mobile,
living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing
products and more. As a member of our team, you will strive to
accomplish the following goals: Contributing to the successful
implementation of solutions for complex technical problems with DE
&ET engineering teams Owning the development and maintenance of
one or more functional areas of test automation and tooling,
execution environments, build systems and tooling used across
multiple products Contribute to the successful design &
implementation of one or more project features with input from
senior engineers Check-in valuable, clean code daily that adds new
features and capabilities Becoming a member of our Quality
Engineering team, increasing quality through innovation, automated
test creation, curiosity, and thoughtful debate. Responsibilities:
Collaborate with engineering teams to implement a scalable and
high-performing full-stack quality solution. Design and develop
test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and
reporting tools to support the flagship streaming mobile apps D and
Hulu. Lead development efforts, either independently or by
mentoring and guiding a team of junior engineers. Continuously
identify and pursue opportunities to enhance systems, products, or
services with each iteration. Maintain comprehensive documentation
for both end users and project contributors. Provide training for
end users and developers on automation tools and frameworks.
Investigate and resolve framework or environmental issues impacting
our services. Become an integral member of the Platform & Data
Engineering team, fostering innovation to increase productivity and
championing Disney’s core value of quality. Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience Minimum of 5
years of progressive experience in software development, including
test automation for both front-end and back-end services Minimum of
3 years of experience in test automation and unit testing
frameworks for iOS or Android apps Proficiency in object-oriented
design and expertise in one or more programming languages: Swift,
Kotlin, Java, or Node.js/TypeScript Excellent problem-solving
skills Strong collaboration skills and familiarity with standard
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) tools such as Jira,
Confluence, and version control systems like GitLab or GitHub
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to deliver project
tasks on time Strong verbal and written communication skills, with
an elevated level of motivation and a self-starting attitude
Preferred Qualifications: Experience delivering production
iOS/Android apps. Experience developing applications in cloud
platforms. (e.g., AWS) Experience working with cloud-based testing
infrastructures. (e.g., SauceLabs) Experience working with Agile
methodologies. Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes,
Spinnaker, and continuous integration/delivery systems. Experience
writing Gherkin syntax to facilitate the development of automated
test scenarios. Experience developing advanced mocking mechanisms.
(e.g., rule-based proxies and dummy-services) Experience with test
suite/case/run management tools. (e.g., JIRA Xray, etc.) Role
Location: This is a Hybrid role requiring 4 days onsite
(Monday-Thursday) in one of the following office locations:
Glendale, CA Seattle, WA The hiring range for this position is
$117,500 to $157,500 per year in Glendale, CA and $123,000 to
$165,000 per year in Seattle, WA. 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. Job Posting Segment: PE - Sports, News &
Entertainment, Enablement Job Posting Primary Business: PE -
Sports, News & Entertainment, Enablement - News & Entertainment
Engineering Primary Job Posting Category: Software Engineer
Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal
Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - WA - 925 4th Ave Date Posted: 2025-10-13
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