Disney iOS Jobs in the USA

About the Company

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise. Mission: entertain, inform, and inspire people around the globe through unparalleled storytelling. Business segments include Disney Entertainment (streaming, media, content), ESPN (sports), and Disney Experiences (theme parks, resorts, cruises, merchandise). Iconic brands include Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Hulu, ABC, and FX. Disney combines creativity, technology, and innovation to drive long-term value.

Industry

• Entertainment
• Streaming Media
• Theme Parks and Resorts
• Sports Media
• Consumer Products

iOS Engineering at Disney

Disney develops iOS apps across its brands and segments. The iOS engineering team builds features for video streaming (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+), theme park experiences (Disneyland/World apps: park maps, wait times, Lightning Lane, mobile ordering, PhotoPass), interactive games (Marvel, Star Wars), digital payments (MagicBand, Disney Gift Cards), account management (Disney ID, MyMagic+), push notifications (showtimes, ride alerts, news), offline content for streaming and park apps, accessibility (VoiceOver, closed captions), AR experiences (Play Disney Parks, Star Wars: Jedi Challenges), and e-commerce (shopDisney, merch, tickets).

Products and Platforms

• Disney+ – Streaming (movies, series, originals)
• Hulu – Streaming (TV, films, originals)
• ESPN – Sports streaming, scores, highlights
• Disneyland / Walt Disney World Apps – Park maps, wait times, Lightning Lane, reservations, mobile food ordering, PhotoPass
• My Disney Experience – Trip planning, hotel check-in, dining reservations
• Play Disney Parks – Interactive AR games in queues
• shopDisney – Merchandise e-commerce
• Disney+ Hotstar – Streaming (India and Southeast Asia)
• Star+ – Latin American streaming (sports and entertainment)
• DisneyNOW – Kids content

Work Opportunities for iOS Developers

Disney hires:

• iOS Developers – for streaming, parks, sports, and e-commerce apps
• Mobile Engineers (iOS) – focusing on video streaming (AVPlayer, HLS, DRM), offline downloads, location services (MapKit for park maps), AR experiences (ARKit), e-commerce (Apple Pay), watchOS (MagicBand+ companion), accessibility, and push notifications
• Streaming Engineers – for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN (bitrate adaptation, offline, DRM)
• Parks Engineers – for geofencing, real-time wait times, mobile ordering, and PhotoPass
• AR Engineers – for interactive park experiences (Play Disney Parks)

Why Join Disney

Disney creates magic through technology — from streaming beloved movies to helping families navigate theme parks. iOS engineers build apps that reach millions of fans worldwide, delivering entertainment, information, and unforgettable experiences. If you want to work at the intersection of creativity, innovation, and scale, Disney offers iconic brands, cutting-edge challenges, and a mission to entertain, inform, and inspire.