Lead Software Engineer, Ad Platforms

At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology (DEEP&T), we're revolutionizing the digital advertising landscape through our Ad Platforms division. As a Lead Software Engineer in our Ad Serving Engineering organization, you'll be at the forefront of building and maintaining our high-performance, distributed, microservice-based Digital Advertising Platform.

Our platform is responsible for the qualification, delivery, and tracking of Digital Advertising campaigns across all Disney online properties, including major streaming services like Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. You'll work on sophisticated systems handling Video on Demand, Live TV, and innovative interactive ads, while also developing critical components like anti-ad fatigue systems, impression counting pipelines, and ad experience flows.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks including Java, SpringBoot, DynamoDB, Redis, Kafka, and AWS cloud infrastructure. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation, while solving complex challenges at massive scale.

As a technical leader, you'll not only contribute to the codebase but also mentor team members, drive architectural decisions, and ensure the delivery of scalable, performant, and maintainable software. The position offers competitive compensation ($152,200 - $204,100) plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, bonus opportunities, and long-term incentives.

Join us in shaping the future of digital advertising technology at one of the world's most beloved entertainment companies. You'll be part of a team that combines technical innovation with creativity to deliver advertising experiences that reach millions of viewers across Disney's premium content platforms.

The ideal candidate brings strong Java expertise, experience with microservices architecture, and a passion for building robust, scalable systems. You'll thrive in our fast-paced environment where you'll tackle challenging technical problems while collaborating with talented engineers and product teams across the organization.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work on technology that directly impacts how audiences experience advertising across Disney's streaming platforms, making it an exciting position for engineers who want to make a significant impact at the intersection of technology and entertainment.