Principal Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Commerce systems team. This role sits at the intersection of technology and creativity, helping build world-class products that power Disney's media business globally.

The position involves working on critical services that support commerce workflows across Disney Entertainment and ESPN's digital platforms. You'll be implementing reliable, high-request services that power user experiences across web, mobile, and living room devices. As a Principal Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping architectural decisions, driving engineering best practices, and mentoring other team members.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience building large-scale services, with deep expertise in Java/Scala development and distributed systems. You'll need strong technical leadership skills to drive adoption of frameworks and patterns that help teams scale, while maintaining a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

This is an opportunity to work on systems that reach millions of users globally across iconic brands like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and technical excellence, while contributing to the technological foundation of Disney's media future.

The role offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus potential, and long-term incentives, along with comprehensive benefits. Multiple location options are available including San Francisco, Seattle, New York and Santa Monica, with varying salary ranges based on location.

If you're passionate about building scalable commerce systems, driving engineering excellence, and want to be part of shaping how millions of users interact with Disney's content and services, this could be an ideal next step in your career. Join a fast-paced, collaborative team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in media technology.