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Senior Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology builds and advances the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
Glendale, CA, USASan Francisco, CA, USA
$138,900 - $203,900
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Media

Job Description

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to shape the future of Ad Technology's Generative AI platform. This role combines cutting-edge AI implementation with practical business solutions, focusing on building reusable capabilities and intelligent agents that streamline critical operational workflows.

The position sits within the Ad Platforms team, responsible for Disney's industry-leading ad technology and products across all media platforms. You'll work at the intersection of backend systems, AI orchestration, platform architecture, and enterprise automation, helping to shape how modern AI tools are applied to real operational challenges in one of the most advanced ad tech environments.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and building reusable GenAI platform components
  • Developing multi-turn LLM agents using LangGraph and LangChain
  • Building robust APIs and SDKs for internal teams
  • Ensuring platform components meet security and compliance standards
  • Partnering with cross-functional teams to integrate GenAI workflows

The role offers competitive compensation ($138,900 - $203,900 depending on location) and the opportunity to work with Disney's world-class media portfolio. You'll be part of a team that marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive innovation for millions of users globally.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about AI technology who wants to make a real impact at the intersection of media, advertising, and cutting-edge technology. You'll be working with some of the most recognized brands in entertainment while helping to shape the future of Disney's media technology landscape.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Design and build reusable GenAI platform components
  • Develop multi-turn LLM agents and tools
  • Build robust APIs, SDKs, and accelerator components
  • Standardize approaches to context management and tool calling
  • Ensure platform components meet security standards
  • Partner with infrastructure, data, security, and product teams

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of backend or platform engineering experience
  • Hands-on experience integrating with LLM APIs
  • Proficient in Python
  • Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, or similar LLM orchestration frameworks
  • Experience with observability practices for LLM-based systems
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native design patterns
  • Working knowledge of vector databases
  • Experience building modular, reusable GenAI components
  • Comfort working with CI/CD pipelines

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Medical Benefits
  • Long-term Incentives

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