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Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media enterprise, known for its media networks, theme parks, and streaming platforms.
Glendale, CA, USA
$136,038 - $182,490
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Platform Engineering infrastructure team within Disney's Ad Technology organization. This role is crucial in providing automation, custom tooling, and infrastructure support that enables teams across the organization to deliver products efficiently and safely. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the future of Disney's media infrastructure.

The role involves working with cloud infrastructure, containerization, and automation, requiring deep expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable platforms. You'll be responsible for developing tools and automation that enable developers to deploy and debug services effectively, while working closely with multiple engineering teams to design solutions that streamline operations and help engineers scale.

Disney's technology team is at the forefront of innovation, building world-class products that enhance storytelling and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for their businesses globally. The position offers the chance to work with major brands like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and ABC News, impacting millions of users worldwide.

The role combines technical expertise with business impact, offering a competitive salary range of $136,038 to $182,490 per year in Glendale, California, with additional benefits and potential bonuses. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer passionate about infrastructure, automation, and building scalable solutions in a world-class entertainment company.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering

  • Build and maintain internal tools using TypeScript, Python, and Go
  • Improve core Terraform modules for cloud-based services
  • Participate in on-call rotation for production support
  • Build Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments
  • Utilize Datadog for monitoring and observability
  • Maintain and improve Istio networking implementation
  • Partner with teams to identify and resolve pain points

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering

Python
TypeScript
Go
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of backend or platform engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and/or Go
  • Expertise with AWS cloud provider
  • Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
  • Knowledge of Terraform
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native design patterns
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Excellent communication skills

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