Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their Interactive Messaging Platform Team. This role is crucial in powering the infrastructure behind ESPN's alerts and messaging systems, which delivers billions of individual messages weekly including push notifications, live activities, and email alerts at massive scale.

The position offers an opportunity to work on systems that are essential to real-time fan engagement, powering experiences like ESPN Fantasy Football, live game alerts, and breaking news. You'll be part of a team that builds and maintains high-throughput systems operating with extreme reliability and performance.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions that handle traffic volumes few engineers ever encounter. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Java, AWS, and NoSQL databases, while collaborating with product and technical leaders to translate business needs into maintainable systems.

Disney Technology is at the heart of the company's media business globally, serving millions of users through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ESPN Bet, ABC, and ABC News. The team combines technology with creativity to build world-class products and enhance storytelling capabilities.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $195,000 depending on location, plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work on high-impact systems at massive scale while being part of a company that shapes the future of media and entertainment technology.