Lead Software Engineer - Experimentation & Experience Controls

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Experimentation & Experience Controls team, working on their ambitious streaming platform that serves Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. This role focuses on high-throughput globally distributed systems, including Stream Concurrency & Impression tracking, A/B Testing, Feature Flagging, and User Cohort Targeting.

The position offers an opportunity to lead an agile squad responsible for critical products and services running in multi-region cloud environments. You'll be working with JVM languages, primarily Scala, following functional programming principles using frameworks like Cats Effect and ZIO. The role involves making technical decisions, mentoring team members, and contributing to an inclusive culture that values learning and development.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, strong background in distributed systems, and cloud computing. You'll be part of a mature DevOps culture where team members collaborate across all areas of the technology stack. The compensation package includes a competitive salary range of $159,500 to $213,900, plus bonus potential, long-term incentives, and comprehensive benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a significant impact at scale, working with cutting-edge technologies while helping shape the future of digital entertainment streaming. The role offers both technical leadership and hands-on development opportunities in a dynamic, inclusive environment focused on delivering excellence to hundreds of millions of users worldwide.