Lead Software Engineer - Ad Serving Engineering

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Ad Serving Engineering team. This role is crucial in building and maintaining Disney's high-performance digital advertising platform that serves across major properties including Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+.

The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge ad technology solutions in a high-impact environment, developing systems that handle high-throughput ad requests for both on-demand and live TV content. The team utilizes modern technologies including Java, Spring, Kubernetes, and AWS to deliver scalable advertising solutions.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing solutions in a microservices environment, focusing on performance, reliability, and platform evolution. The role requires deep technical expertise in Java and distributed systems, combined with strong leadership abilities to mentor team members and drive technical decisions.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $152,200 to $223,600 depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits including bonus potential and medical coverage. Working from one of three California locations (Glendale, San Francisco, or Santa Monica), you'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of digital advertising across Disney's entertainment platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact at scale, working with some of the most-watched streaming platforms in the world. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strong engineering skills and the ability to guide and mentor others.