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Principal Software Engineer

Technology organization building and advancing the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
$184,300 - $270,700
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Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Principal Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization powering Disney's media business worldwide. As a Principal Software Engineer in the Commerce team, you'll be building critical systems that power all Commerce workflows within the organization.

The role involves working with distributed teams to build reliable, high-request services supporting user experiences across web, mobile, and living room devices. You'll be identifying patterns for scale, creating proposals, and driving their adoption across teams. The position requires challenging current architectural choices while collaborating on innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading through metrics - understanding application performance and costs
  • Driving adoption of consistent technical frameworks
  • Implementing best engineering practices
  • Mentoring team members on industry best practices
  • Collaborating with product management and other teams

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience building large-scale Java/Scala services, strong CS fundamentals, and excellent communication skills. You'll be working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment helping shape the future of Disney's media platforms including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC.

The role offers competitive compensation ($193,100-$270,700 depending on location) plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of an innovative team solving complex technical challenges at massive scale while helping advance Disney's technological foundation serving millions globally.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer

  • Work with distributed teams building software collaboratively
  • Identify patterns for scale and drive their adoption
  • Challenge and improve architectural decisions
  • Drive adoption of consistent technical frameworks
  • Implement engineering best practices
  • Lead through metrics - monitor performance and costs
  • Coach and mentor other team members

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer

Java
Scala
  • 10+ years experience with large-scale Java/Scala services
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with source control and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong programming skills in Java and CS fundamentals
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Experience mentoring team members

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