Software Engineer - Activation

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Activation team, focusing on building and maintaining data sharing platforms and processing systems at scale. This role is part of a global organization that powers Disney's media business worldwide, combining technology with creativity to build world-class products.

The position involves working with big data and backend technologies to develop scalable, fault-tolerant data products that ensure reliable delivery of both real-time and batch data. The tech stack includes cutting-edge technologies such as AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, Airflow, Spark, and programming languages including Scala, Python, SQL, and Java.

As a Software Engineer on the Activation team, you'll be responsible for:

• Building components of large-scale data platforms for real-time and batch processing
• Participating in the development of next-generation service platforms on cloud-based infrastructure
• Working collaboratively in an agile environment, participating in sprint planning and code reviews
• Ensuring application reliability through automated testing
• Contributing to the evolution of big data applications to meet changing business needs

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of software development experience, particularly with Python, Scala, or Java
• Strong understanding of data processing technologies like Spark
• Experience with SQL and data transformation processes
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly AWS
• Knowledge of modern software development practices including git and CI/CD

This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $114,900 to $168,700 depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and potential bonus/incentive opportunities. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of Disney's media technology, working on products that reach millions of users globally.

Join a company that combines the magic of storytelling with cutting-edge technology, where your work will directly impact how people around the world experience Disney's content and services. This is an opportunity to work with world-class teams, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to the next generation of media technology solutions.