Senior Systems Engineer

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
New York, NY, USASeattle, WA, USACharlotte, NC, USA
$114,900 - $161,300
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Senior Systems Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DEE Tech) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their Content Origin Services engineering team. This role is crucial in providing media transport solutions, content origin and distribution services, and workflow integration across hybrid cloud environments. The position involves architecting and maintaining global origin, mid-tier/caching, and CDN/edge infrastructure for Disney's Streaming properties (Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+).

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring consistent content flow at the highest levels of quality, resiliency, and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, collaborative engineer interested in contributing to Disney's innovative global streaming ecosystem. The role combines technical expertise in systems engineering with business acumen to deliver scalable solutions.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $114,900 to $161,300 depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in content delivery, while supporting some of the world's most popular streaming platforms.

Key technical areas include Linux systems administration, web serving technologies, content delivery networks, and infrastructure automation. The role requires both hands-on technical skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver complex solutions. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of content delivery technology while maintaining Disney's high standards for quality and reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a systems engineer looking to make an impact at scale, working with modern technologies while supporting some of the entertainment industry's most innovative streaming platforms. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work on challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment.

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Systems Engineer

  • Architect, deploy and provision content delivery infrastructure
  • Conduct business and operational requirements gathering
  • Lead proof-of-concept initiatives
  • Assist in training and evaluation of technical staff
  • Assist in technology roadmap development
  • Develop and implement service monitoring tools
  • Provide service sustainment and technical support
  • Engage with technical and business stakeholders
  • Participate in rotating on-call schedule
  • Collaborate with multiple teams

Requirements For Senior Systems Engineer

Linux
Python
Go
Rust
  • 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent field
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Strong experience with HTTP webserving and content delivery
  • Experience with Apache, NGINX, or Varnish webserver applications
  • Familiarity with complex network topology
  • Comfortable with Infrastructure-as-Code tools
  • Proficiency with interpreted or compiled languages
  • Solid understanding of web security protocols
  • Previous support for hybrid public/private environments

Benefits For Senior Systems Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401k

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