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.

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Interactive Platform Engineering team within Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Division, you'll be part of a fast-paced, passionate team building and maintaining complex, high-throughput systems in the interactive gaming and personalization space. These systems support flagship Disney products including ESPN on mobile and web, and ESPN Fantasy Football.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Building the Future: You'll be designing and building products and platforms that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
• Reach & Impact: Your work will directly affect millions of users through major brands like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ESPN Bet, ABC, and ABC News.
• Innovation: You'll develop groundbreaking products and solve complex technical problems that shape industry norms.

Technical Environment:

• Core Technologies: Java, Spring, RESTful APIs, event streaming, AWS
• Database Technologies: MongoDB and other NoSQL solutions
• High-Scale Infrastructure: Supporting traffic volumes few engineers ever encounter
• Cloud Platform: Extensive use of Amazon Web Services

Your Role Will Include:

• Designing and implementing scalable software solutions for one of the most visible platforms in sports
• Collaborating with product and technical leaders to translate business requirements into maintainable systems
• Writing and optimizing high-performance code for distributed systems
• Managing and improving dev-ops workflows and cloud infrastructure
• Participating in code reviews and system design discussions
• Supporting live operations and troubleshooting production issues

The compensation package includes:

• Base salary range of $138,900 to $195,000 depending on location and experience
• Bonus opportunities and long-term incentive units
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, financial, and other benefits
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Join us in shaping the future of interactive platforms that power Disney's digital experiences used by millions every day. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and delivering exceptional user experiences at scale.