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Principal Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Santa Monica, CA, USASeattle, WA, USAMorrisville, NC, USA
$175,500 - $258,900
Cloud
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment
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Job Description

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Core Infrastructure Automation Team. This role will be instrumental in driving the engineering and architecture direction of automation tools for provisioning, inventory, and management of DE&E Technology infrastructure.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of technological innovation, working with a global organization of engineers, product developers, and technologists. You'll be responsible for leading architectural decisions that ensure the suite of automation applications continues to provide critical capabilities for the company. The role combines technical leadership with mentorship, as you'll be guiding other developers in architectural design, patterns, and best practices.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing, containerization, and infrastructure automation. You'll be handling complex systems at scale, working with technologies like Kubernetes, Python, various databases, and modern DevOps tools. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be collaborating with stakeholders across the organization and leading high-level architecture discussions.

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is at the heart of Disney's media business globally, serving millions of people worldwide through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products and enhance storytelling. You'll be part of an organization that values innovation and is committed to building the technological foundation for Disney's media future.

The compensation package is competitive, varying by location, with ranges from $175,500 to $258,900 per year, plus potential bonuses and long-term incentives. Benefits include medical coverage and other financial benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer looking to make an impact at scale while working with one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer

  • Provide subject matter expertise on design and coding best practices
  • Ramp up quickly on existing software to deliver incremental solutions
  • Maintain deep understanding of core systems and dependencies
  • Contribute and review code, set standards
  • Partner with stakeholders to refine requirements
  • Influence department technical strategy and planning
  • Provide mentoring to engineers
  • Lead cross-functional troubleshooting
  • Strategic planning and vision for new technologies
  • Lead high-level architecture discussions
  • Support systems during production incidents

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer

Python
Kubernetes
Redis
MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Node.js
React
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years relevant industry experience
  • Experience leading high volume, enterprise-level systems
  • Experience with source control and CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of messaging and caching technologies
  • Experience with cloud computing technologies
  • Expertise with container technologies
  • Database systems knowledge
  • Programming and scripting languages proficiency
  • API design and RESTful services experience
  • Infrastructure-as-code tools knowledge

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Long-term incentive units