Principal Software Engineer - Ad Platform

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. The Ad Platforms team is responsible for building and operating the technology that supports Disney's industry-leading, multi-billion dollar global advertising business.

As a Principal Software Engineer on the Disney Ad Platforms Data team, you will be at the forefront of building a modern advertising data platform to support our organization's data, analytics and business intelligence needs. This role involves architecting and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions to power the Ad Platforms Data platform and support mission-critical data initiatives, including real-time and batch processing pipelines.

You will design data architectures that scale to handle terabytes-per-hour throughput, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and alignment with business needs. Working across all of Disney's streaming brands and linear channels, you'll impact everything from core infrastructure development that powers Disney's proprietary ad server to reimagining viewer-first ad experiences and formats.

The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like Databricks, Delta Lake, Snowflake, and AWS while leading technical initiatives that directly impact Disney's streaming future. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor other engineers, and drive innovation in big data technologies.

Benefits include competitive salary ranges ($184,300 – $270,700 depending on location), bonus opportunities, long-term incentives, and comprehensive medical benefits. Join us in building the future of Disney's media business and be part of delivering magical viewing experiences to millions of consumers worldwide.