Senior Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Bristol, CT 06010, USAGlendale, CA, USA
$138,900 - $186,200
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Content Platform Engineering team, focusing on building and enhancing platform capabilities with a strong emphasis on supporting Machine Learning (ML) workflows. Our team develops and manages a diverse suite of products and services that power Disney's media supply chain, supporting content delivery for iconic brands like Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC, Marvel, and Star Wars.

In this role, you will design and implement scalable content workflows, data pipelines, and platform services that support AI-powered solutions. You will work closely with data scientists and platform engineers to integrate ML models into production systems, ensuring seamless orchestration, data accessibility, and operational efficiency. Leveraging software engineering principles and cloud infrastructure, you will build robust, extensible platforms that drive intelligent content operations at scale.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few key aspects of the role:

  1. Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
  2. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories.
  3. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $186,200 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401k, and equity opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of entertainment technology at one of the world's most iconic media companies.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Design, write, test, and deploy high-quality code to develop reliable, maintainable software solutions
  • Work closely with platform engineers, product teams, and data scientists
  • Monitor and optimize production systems, ensuring platform stability, performance, and uptime
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Python
Java
JavaScript
MongoDB
Redis
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
  • 5 years relevant industry experience
  • Proficiency in at least one core programming language (e.g., Java, Python, or JavaScript)
  • Experience working with REST APIs or GraphQL for building and consuming web services
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and their core services
  • Solid understanding of software design principles, algorithms, and data structures
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or comparable field of study
  • Experience with build and deployment technologies
  • Experience with data store technologies
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Competitive base salary
  • Medical benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Equity compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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