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Senior Principal Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media enterprise, pioneering in streaming, entertainment, and technology solutions.
$234,400 - $314,300
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Senior Principal Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to join their Solutions Architecture team. This role is crucial in shaping the technological future of Disney's media platforms, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The position involves working at the intersection of technology and creativity, building world-class products that serve millions of users globally.

As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for coordinating with engineering leaders across various disciplines to define effective solutions to business needs and engineering challenges. The role requires expertise in designing and developing technical strategies across multiple platforms, with a particular focus on backend solutions for major brands like Disney+ and Hulu.

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of experience in building and maintaining services that support globally scaled customer-facing applications. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies including distributed systems, complex caching, and streaming data systems. The position offers exposure to various technologies including Java, Python, JavaScript, and cloud infrastructure tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

This opportunity presents a unique chance to impact the future of digital entertainment at one of the world's most renowned media companies. You'll be working on products that reach millions of consumers worldwide, implementing innovative solutions that shape industry standards. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $234,400 to $314,300 per year, plus additional benefits including bonus potential, long-term incentives, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits.

Working in Seattle, you'll be part of a team that's driving innovation at scale, solving complex technical problems, and building the next generation of streaming and digital entertainment platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned technical leader who wants to make a significant impact on how millions of people consume and interact with entertainment content.

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Responsibilities For Senior Principal Software Engineer

  • Oversee architecture and solution development across services and applications
  • Coordinate with engineering leaders across all disciplines to define effective requirements and technical solutions
  • Author detailed technical design documentation
  • Set and steer architectural goals across the Product Engineering organization
  • Coach/mentor other principal developers and architects
  • Rapidly address production issues and clearly articulate root cause analyses

Requirements For Senior Principal Software Engineer

Java
Python
JavaScript
Redis
Kafka
Kubernetes
  • 12+ years of experience designing, building and maintaining services and APIs
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • 5+ years of experience working across disciplines
  • Extensive experience delivering and maintaining distributed systems
  • Experience with complex caching and streaming data systems
  • Strong leadership, facilitation, and presentation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to deliver through ambiguity

Benefits For Senior Principal Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Bonus
  • Long-term incentive units

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