Senior Software Engineer - Ad Server

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Ad Server team. This role is part of the Decisioning Fleet, responsible for building and maintaining Disney's high-performance digital advertising platform that serves across major properties including Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. The position focuses on ad qualification, delivery, and tracking of Digital Advertising campaigns.

The role involves working with microservices architecture to optimize ad qualification and selection, ensuring viewers see the right ads at the right time. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies including Java, SpringBoot, AWS cloud services, and modern DevOps tools. The team handles critical services for ad entitlements, pacing, targeting, and third-party system integrations.

This is an excellent opportunity to impact millions of users while working with Disney's world-class media portfolio. The position offers competitive compensation, including potential bonuses and long-term incentives, plus comprehensive benefits. The role requires hybrid work arrangement with 4 days per week on-site in either Glendale, San Francisco, or Santa Monica, CA.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in Java development, experience with distributed systems, and excellent communication abilities. You'll be part of a team that values mentorship, continuous learning, and pragmatic problem-solving. This role offers the chance to work on large-scale systems while contributing to the future of Disney's media technology landscape.