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Senior Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Bristol, CT 06010, USAGlendale, CA, USA
$138,900 - $186,200
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

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 Content Platforms & Operations team is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney's linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney's media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more.

Why join us:

  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. Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, ABC News and many more reach millions globally.
  3. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

The role 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

  • Write and Maintain Software Solutions: Design, write, test, and deploy high-quality code (40%)
  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with platform engineers, product teams, and data scientists (35%)
  • Production Support: Monitor and optimize production systems (15%)
  • Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior engineers (10%)

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Java
Python
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
  • Expertise with full lifecycle of application development
  • Experience with data store technologies
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or comparable field

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