Senior Software Engineer - Activation

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Activation team to build and maintain scalable data processing systems. This role is part of the Commerce, Data & Identity division, which provides core product management functions crucial to Disney's media businesses. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, and Airflow to process data at scale.

The ideal candidate will join a team of big data and backend engineers, contributing to large-scale programs and building components for both real-time and batch data processing. They will work on next-generation service platforms using cloud-based infrastructure, while maintaining high standards for performance, scalability, and availability.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and entertainment, helping to shape the future of Disney's media platforms. The role offers competitive compensation, including potential bonuses and long-term incentives, along with comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, while working on products that reach millions of users globally through brands like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC.

The position requires strong technical expertise in data engineering, with experience in languages like Python, Scala, or Java, and technologies such as Spark and SQL. You'll be expected to mentor junior team members, participate in code reviews, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-value projects that drive Disney's media business forward.