> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/164237-sr-mgr-software-engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/164237-sr-mgr-software-engineering). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Sr Mgr Software Engineering

- **Company:** Walt Disney Studios
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $206,400.0 - $276,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Mobile Application Development, Mobile Application Software, Software Engineering, Kotlin, Information Technology, Software Coding
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27679922/Sr-Mgr-Software-Engineering-California-San-Francisco-1015

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in mobile application development with expert knowledge of Swift, Kotlin, and Apple/Android Frameworks and ecosystems.
 * 4+ years of technical and engineering leadership experience.
 * Experience leading multiple teams, including delegating responsibility and balancing competing priorities.
 * Experience partnering with stakeholders in Product and Design to curate a roadmap that meets the needs of the business while ensuring the ongoing health of your teams
 * Effective collaboration and communication skills, able to discuss technical topics clearly and engage in productive technical discussions.
 * High emotional intelligence, experience maintaining composure under high-pressure situations and meeting tight deadlines.
 * Strong project management skills, seeing projects through from inception to completion.

Required Education :

 * Bachelor's degree or better in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent job experience.

## Description

We're seeking a Senior Manager of software engineering who will lead our Mobile App Foundation teams responsible for the foundational components, libraries, and frameworks that power our Disney+ and Hulu mobile applications. The right person for this role is highly motivated, collaborative, and technical, with the ability to coordinate across teams and empower both themselves and others in striving for and achieving excellence. Everything we do directly affects millions of global consumers, their experience with our service, and impacts our business., * Manage mobile development teams, provide guidance, direction, and career development to team members. Accountable outcomes across teams.

 * Responsible for Disney+ and Hulu mobile application development and releases. Oversee code development in Kotlin, Swift and other application development technologies.
 * Oversee team planning and project management, ensuring projects align with team goals and organizational timelines.
 * Collaborate across disciplines with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to build best-of-class, performant streaming experience and platform.
 * Develop departmental vision and strategy. Foster trust, set goals, offer guidance, and provide constructive feedback across peers and stakeholders


## Related Videos

- [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers)
- [You’re a great coder? That alone won’t get you far: The soft skills secret in IT success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1076-you-re-a-great-coder-that-alone-won-t-get-you-far-the-soft-skills-secret-in-it-success)
- [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse)
- [Unleashing the Power of Developers: Why Cybersecurity is the Missing Piece?!?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/712-unleashing-the-power-of-developers-why-cybersecurity-is-the-missing-piece)
- [Official Opening of WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100000-official-opening-of-wearedevelopers-world-congress-2026)
- [Using Serious Tech for a Silly Game - How to Build an MVP with Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/728-using-serious-tech-for-a-silly-game-how-to-build-an-mvp-with-flutter)

## Related Articles

- [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)
- [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)
- [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer)
- [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? Pros and Cons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/327-should-tech-managers-be-developers-first-pros-and-cons)