Lead Software Engineer - Audience Targeting

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Audience Targeting team within Ad Platforms. This role focuses on building and maintaining Disney's industry-leading ad technology and products, specifically working on audience data exchange, enrichment, and high-concurrency targeting services.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in big data, machine learning, and microservices, serving millions of users across Disney's major platforms including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC. The team is responsible for developing solutions that help advertisers reach the right audience and deliver personalized, optimized experiences.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be working on building components of large-scale data platforms for real-time and batch processing, developing next-gen cloud-based big data infrastructure, and contributing to engineering best practices. The role requires expertise in big data technologies, backend services, and full-stack development.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $152,200 to $223,600 depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits. You'll be working in a dynamic environment that values innovation and technical excellence, with the opportunity to impact millions of users across Disney's media portfolio.

This is an ideal role for someone who combines technical expertise with leadership abilities, has a passion for big data and scalable systems, and wants to work at the intersection of technology and entertainment. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of Disney's media technology, working on problems at massive scale while contributing to the company's storied legacy of technical innovation.