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Lead Software Engineer

Global entertainment and media company that creates world-class products and experiences through technology and storytelling.
Santa Monica, CA, USAMorrisville, NC, USASeattle, WA, USA
$152,200 - $223,600
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Content Catalog team. This role is crucial in building and maintaining their global content metadata management platform that serves millions of viewers. The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and entertainment, managing content from over 1500 partners.

The role involves leading technical architecture and implementation of services that manage millions of titles, working with cutting-edge technologies including Java, Python, AWS, and various database systems. You'll be responsible for driving DevOps best practices and ensuring system scalability and performance.

As part of Disney's technology team, you'll be at the forefront of innovation in streaming media, working with major brands like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $152,200 to $223,600 depending on location, plus additional benefits and potential bonuses.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership skills, being able to mentor junior engineers while driving technical excellence. You'll work in a collaborative environment, interfacing with product teams, operations, and various engineering groups to deliver robust solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to impact millions of users while working with one of the world's leading entertainment companies. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of digital content delivery.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Lead technical design and implementation of new features
  • Drive project phasing and delivery with manager and Technical Project Managers
  • Identify areas for improvements in systems and workflows
  • Set engineering standards for the team
  • Mentor Junior and mid-level engineers
  • Take a user-centric approach to improving content management systems

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

Java
Python
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
React
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering
  • 7+ years of software development experience
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, or similar language
  • Experience in relational databases and NoSQL databases
  • Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong knowledge of core CS fundamentals and data structures
  • Experience with web services, preferably AWS
  • Strong sense of ownership

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