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Lead Software Engineer - Experimentation & Experience Controls

Building one of the world's largest media streaming platforms serving Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu.
$159,500 - $213,900
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Software Engineer - Experimentation & Experience Controls

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Experimentation & Experience Controls team, working on their streaming platform that serves Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. This role focuses on high-throughput globally distributed systems, including Stream Concurrency & Impression tracking, A/B Testing, Feature Flagging, and User Cohort Targeting. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a mature DevOps culture, where team members contribute to all areas of the technology stack. The role involves leading an agile squad, making architectural decisions, and mentoring other engineers while working on critical global services. The company offers competitive compensation ranging from $159,500 to $213,900, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and bonus opportunities. The position is based in New York with a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 7+ years of experience and expertise in JVM languages, distributed systems, and cloud technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make an impact at scale while working with one of the world's leading entertainment and streaming companies.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer - Experimentation & Experience Controls

  • Lead an agile squad responsible for delivering critical products or services in multi-region cloud environments
  • Ensure high-quality consistent delivery through Agile practices and ceremonies
  • Make technical and architectural decisions and influence the roadmap
  • Contribute to an inclusive culture that values learning and development
  • Mentor engineers within and outside of the squad

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer - Experimentation & Experience Controls

Java
Scala
Kubernetes
  • Experience in JVM languages (Java, Scala, or Kotlin)
  • Experience leading significant product or feature delivery in Agile team
  • Understanding of high-quality coding, testing, and development practices
  • Experience with distributed systems and multi-level failover strategies
  • Experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Familiarity with Terraform or other IaC tooling
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 7 years related work experience

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer - Experimentation & Experience Controls

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Long-term incentive units

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