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Senior Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
$138,900 - $203,900
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Senior Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. As a Senior Software Engineer in the Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI) team's Payment division, you'll be instrumental in managing payment transactions for millions of customers across Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Star platforms.

The role combines technical expertise with business impact, requiring strong skills in distributed systems, cloud technologies, and database management. You'll work on critical payment infrastructure that processes transactions at massive scale, ensuring high availability and reliability.

This position offers unique opportunities to:

  • Work with cutting-edge payment technologies and architectures
  • Impact millions of users globally through Disney's streaming platforms
  • Shape the technical direction of Tier 1 services
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Contribute to international expansion of Disney's streaming services

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $138,900 to $203,900 depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, bonus opportunities, and long-term incentives. You'll be part of Disney's storied entertainment legacy while building the future of digital media payments.

This role is perfect for engineers who are passionate about large-scale distributed systems, have strong technical depth, and want to make a direct impact on how millions of people worldwide experience Disney's content. You'll need to combine technical excellence with business acumen, as your work will directly influence the success of Disney's streaming platforms.

Join a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative problem-solving, while working on systems that process millions of transactions daily. Your work will help shape the future of how people worldwide access and pay for Disney's entertainment content.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Manage crucial payment systems
  • Process payments in multi-tenant system
  • Influence technical direction
  • Shape technical architecture of Tier 1 services
  • Explore international payment landscapes
  • Ensure system remains highly available, scalable, and resilient

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

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  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field
  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience
  • Experience in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems
  • Familiarity with AWS products and services
  • In-depth experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
  • Track record of delivering end-to-end projects
  • Exceptional social skills
  • Understanding of overall system architecture

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Long-term incentive units

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