Talented People, Misleading Role
Talented People, Misleading Role
Great brand. Lots of very talented and passionate people. Good benefits. Competitive salaries.
The Solutions Architect position is misleading at Disney. It is not a very technical role and the primary focus is on estimates and high-level diagrams.
For someone looking to stay in the weeds, this is not a good position. You lose the skills of a Software Engineer, Application Architect, or a typical Solution Architect.
The morale within the Solution Engineering group, which is the group that Solution Architects belong to, is very poor and management does little to improve conditions.
Growth within the group is very difficult and few people are promoted. Pursuing opportunities, career growth, and improvement are also not encouraged.
More focus on keeping Solution Architects technical and less focus on estimates. Create opportunities for people to grow in their role. Improve morale with more respect and appreciation for individuals.
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Software Engineer
The interview questions were very practical, unlike those at some other high-level companies. I did not feel like they were trying to put me through the wringer, as they could have.
Data Engineer
Interviewed through a consultation company. One round with Disney leadership (Data Team Lead, Software Team Lead, Project Manager), where they took turns asking questions. Next round was with a Data Analyst and Data Engineer, in a similar format.
Software Engineer
I only spoke with the recruiter. I felt the experience was fine. The only issue was on my end, as my network kept interrupting the call. He was extremely nice about it and worked with me. I never heard anything about the next steps in the process, n
Software Engineer
Orlando, Florida, United StatesOctober 9, 2025The interview questions were very practical, unlike those at some other high-level companies. I did not feel like they were trying to put me through the wringer, as they could have.
Data Engineer
Orlando, Florida, United StatesMay 1, 2025Interviewed through a consultation company. One round with Disney leadership (Data Team Lead, Software Team Lead, Project Manager), where they took turns asking questions. Next round was with a Data Analyst and Data Engineer, in a similar format.
Software Engineer
Orlando, Florida, United StatesMarch 17, 2025I only spoke with the recruiter. I felt the experience was fine. The only issue was on my end, as my network kept interrupting the call. He was extremely nice about it and worked with me. I never heard anything about the next steps in the process, n
