Lead Software Engineer - Ad Platforms

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology (DEEP&T) is reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences while transforming Disney's media business. The Ad Serving Engineering organization is responsible for building and maintaining a high-performance, distributed, microservice-based Digital Advertising Platform that handles qualification, delivery, and tracking of Digital Advertising campaigns across all Disney online properties, including Hulu and ESPN+.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be working on scalable, performant systems that power advertising experiences across Disney's digital platforms. You'll be responsible for writing and reviewing code, participating in on-call rotations, translating product requirements into implementation tickets, and leading team execution. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies in a microservices environment while handling high throughput and low latency requirements.

The position offers the opportunity to work on systems that reach millions of consumers every minute, building infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses. You'll be part of an innovative team that develops groundbreaking products shaping industry norms and enhancing how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading technical implementations and system designs
• Mentoring team members and providing technical guidance
• Enhancing systems' observability with metrics and alerts
• Collaborating across teams to deliver scalable solutions
• Contributing to anti-ad fatigue systems and impression counting pipelines

The role offers competitive compensation ($152,000 - $223,600 depending on location) plus benefits, and the opportunity to work with world-class teams while building the future of Disney's digital advertising technology.

This position requires strong technical expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies, combined with excellent communication skills and the ability to lead technical initiatives. You'll be working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact how millions of users experience Disney's content.