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Senior Principal Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Orlando, FL, USA
$213,100 - $285,700
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Senior Principal Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. The Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI) team plays a crucial role in three business-critical areas at Disney that will help transform its media business.

As a Senior Principal Software Engineer within the Identity Engineering organization, you will be responsible for setting technical and architectural direction across the organization, identifying best practices, and providing subject matter expertise. You'll work with Identity Engineering architecture group and partner with engineering and product leaders throughout the organization.

The role involves working with Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities across The Walt Disney Company, including Disney+, ESPN, Hulu, Parks, and Cruises. You'll be building and running high-traffic, globally replicated systems that are integral to every user's journey on Disney sites and applications.

The position requires expertise in JVM languages, cloud providers, and data processing technologies. You'll be working in an engaging, dynamic, and inclusive engineering organization that promotes agile practices, encourages collaboration, and is committed to continuous learning and improvement.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $213,100 to $285,700 per year, plus bonus potential and long-term incentives. You'll be part of Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, where you'll help create magical viewing experiences and transform Disney's media business through innovative solutions in streaming, digital products, advertising, and content delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact at one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies, working on systems that serve millions of users globally while helping shape the future of digital entertainment and media technology.

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Responsibilities For Senior Principal Software Engineer

  • Discover, define, and refine best practices for the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of stateful microservices and lambdas in a multi-region cloud environment
  • Promoting Open Standards for all areas of Identity management
  • Provide guidance to engineering leaders and their teams
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, Operations, and other stakeholders

Requirements For Senior Principal Software Engineer

Java
Scala
Kotlin
  • Minimum of 12 years of related work experience
  • Familiarity with JVM languages: Java, Scala, or Kotlin
  • Familiarity with cloud providers: AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Familiarity with Spark, Hive, or Presto
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field

Benefits For Senior Principal Software Engineer

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

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