Senior Software Engineer

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're at the forefront of reimagining how to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. Our Media Engineering team is an innovative, collaborative organization that builds the software and systems that prepare media content and metadata for the Disney Streaming platform, ensuring the best possible playback experience for our viewers.

As a Senior Software Engineer in our team, you'll be responsible for developing and enhancing our backend systems, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and performance. You'll work with modern programming languages and technologies, orchestrating data streams with Kafka, and utilizing AWS cloud services to build robust infrastructure that serves millions of viewers every day.

What makes this role exciting:

• You'll be building the future of Disney's media infrastructure that powers major platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN
• The systems you develop will reach and impact millions of consumers every minute of every day
• You'll be part of developing groundbreaking products that shape industry norms and enhance audience experiences
• You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Scala, Kafka, AWS, and various cloud solutions

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of backend development experience, strong knowledge of cloud platforms, and expertise in data processing frameworks. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, working on systems that handle everything from content ingest through publish - including normalization, processing, and packaging.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $145,400 to $195,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, bonus potential, and long-term incentives. Based in New York, you'll be part of a global entertainment company that continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family.

Join us in shaping the future of digital entertainment technology while working with some of the most beloved brands in the world. Your contributions will directly impact how millions of people experience Disney's unmatched entertainment content.