Principal Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Playback Services team within the Media Engineering organization. This role is crucial in building highly available, high-throughput services essential for delivering high-quality content to subscribers. The team is responsible for the backend of media playback, facilitating media selection, device customization, and antipiracy technologies.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of streaming media and live sports/entertainment, playing a critical role in the core functionality of Disney's streaming products. As part of Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, you'll be reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences while transforming Disney's media business for the future.

The role involves working with cutting-edge technology to power worldwide advertising and distribution, delivering Disney's unmatched entertainment and sports content to hundreds of millions of people globally. You'll be part of building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading architecture discussions and technical planning
• Building scalable, high-performance backend systems
• Mentoring other team members and establishing engineering practices
• Collaborating across teams to deliver complex projects
• Supporting production systems through on-call rotation

The position offers competitive compensation varying by location:

• Seattle, WA and NYC: $193,100 to $258,900
• LA area and Bristol, CT: $184,300 to $247,100
• San Francisco: $201,900 to $270,700

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, financial benefits, bonus potential, and long-term incentives. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to impact how millions of consumers experience Disney's content every day while working with innovative technology at massive scale.