Lead Software Engineer - Ad Platforms

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology (DEEP&T) is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for their Ad Platforms team. This role is crucial in building and maintaining their high-performance, distributed, microservice-based Digital Advertising Platform. The platform handles qualification, delivery, and tracking of Digital Advertising campaigns across all Disney online properties, including Hulu and ESPN+.

The position offers an opportunity to work on innovative ad technology solutions, including Video on Demand, Live TV, and interactive ads. You'll be part of a team that develops critical components such as anti-ad fatigue systems, impression counting pipelines, and ad experience flows. The role involves collaboration with various teams and requires expertise in Java, cloud technologies, and distributed systems.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering scalable, performant, and maintainable software solutions. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strong coding skills and the ability to mentor team members. You'll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of Disney's media business.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $152,000 to $223,600 depending on location and experience. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies including SpringBoot, DynamoDB, Redis, Kafka, and AWS, while contributing to systems that reach millions of consumers daily. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make an impact at scale while working with one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies.