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Lead Software Engineer, CGX

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology provides technological backbone and product development for Disney's media business units, powering streaming platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
$163,500 - $219,200
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment
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Description For Lead Software Engineer, CGX

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DE&ET), we're seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our Commerce & Growth Experiences (CGX) Team. This role is crucial in shaping the future of Disney's streaming platforms including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

The position sits within the Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI) organization, which is central to Disney's digital transformation. You'll be working on cutting-edge solutions to drive subscriptions, engagement, and monetization across our streaming and digital platforms. The CGX Team specifically focuses on innovating commerce and growth experiences through experimentation and data-informed decision-making.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing impactful features that directly influence customer experience and business success. You'll work with Java/Scala and AWS to build large-scale, highly available distributed applications. The role requires strong technical expertise combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineers.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Leading feature development with a focus on performance and reliability
  • Executing A/B tests to optimize product experiences
  • Contributing to system abstractions for enhanced scalability
  • Providing technical guidance to team members
  • Ensuring system reliability and stability
  • Maintaining high standards of code quality and documentation

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of engineering experience, strong expertise in Java/Scala, and proven experience with consumer-facing features at scale. You should be adaptable, analytical, and capable of thriving in a dynamic environment while supporting team members' growth.

The position offers competitive compensation ($163,500 - $219,200) plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. Based in San Francisco, you'll be part of a team that's reimagining how millions of people experience Disney's world-class content.

Last updated 6 months ago

Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer, CGX

  • Design and implement customer-facing features with focus on performance and reliability
  • Execute experiments (A/B tests) to optimize product experience
  • Contribute to system abstractions that enhance scalability
  • Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers
  • Develop reliable systems with focus on stability
  • Communicate effectively across teams
  • Architect, debug, test, and document code
  • Engage with cross-functional partners to align on objectives

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer, CGX

Java
Scala
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience
  • Proven experience delivering consumer-facing features at scale
  • Significant experience with A/B testing and experimentation-driven development
  • Proficiency in Java or Scala
  • Expertise in building large-scale applications on AWS
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer, CGX

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Long-term incentives
  • Financial benefits

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