Lead Software Engineer - Scala

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Scala to join their Experimentation & Experience Controls team, working on their ambitious streaming platform that serves Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. This role focuses on building 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 work with cutting-edge technology in a mature DevOps culture, where team members contribute to all areas of the technology stack. The role involves leading an agile squad, making key technical decisions, and mentoring other engineers while working on systems that impact hundreds of millions of users worldwide. The team follows functional programming principles using frameworks like Cats Effect and ZIO. This position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and JVM languages. The role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work on technology that shapes the future of digital entertainment.