Senior Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to shape the future of their Ad Technology's Generative AI platform. This role sits at the intersection of backend systems, AI orchestration, and enterprise automation, focusing on building reusable capabilities and intelligent agents that streamline critical operational workflows.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI tools and apply them to real-world challenges in one of the most advanced ad tech environments. You'll be responsible for engineering reusable GenAI platform services and building production-ready agents using frameworks like LangGraph and LangChain.

The role requires strong technical expertise in Python, LLM APIs, and cloud-native design patterns. You'll work on everything from prompt orchestration and secure gateway abstraction to embedding infrastructure and audit systems. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of backend experience and a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies.

Disney offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $138,900 to $186,200 per year, plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. You'll be joining a global organization that powers major media brands like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC, impacting millions of users worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about AI who want to work at scale, solving complex technical challenges while contributing to Disney's industry-leading ad technology platform. You'll be part of a collaborative team at the forefront of GenAI enablement, helping to shape how modern AI tools are applied to real operational challenges.

The position is based in Glendale, CA, with a hybrid work arrangement. You'll be working in an environment that combines Disney's creative legacy with cutting-edge technology, helping to build the future of media technology while working with some of the world's most recognized entertainment brands.