Software Engineer II

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their global team of innovators and builders. This role sits at the intersection of technology and creativity, focusing on building and maintaining critical payment systems that power Disney's major streaming platforms including Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.

The position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact systems that process millions of transactions, requiring expertise in both technical implementation and architectural design. You'll be working with modern technologies including Scala, Java, Kafka, and cloud infrastructure, while implementing secure payment processing solutions that meet global compliance standards.

As part of Disney's media technology backbone, you'll contribute to systems that serve millions of users worldwide. The role combines the excitement of working with world-class entertainment brands with the technical challenges of building scalable, reliable payment systems. You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning, mentorship, and engineering excellence.

The position offers competitive compensation varying by location, with base salary ranges from $109,400 to $168,700 depending on the city, plus potential bonuses and benefits. This is a hybrid role with locations in major tech hubs including Santa Monica, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Morrisville.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of relevant experience, strong programming skills particularly in Scala or Java, and experience with distributed systems and cloud technologies. You'll need to balance technical expertise with strong communication skills, as you'll be collaborating with teams across the organization to evolve and improve critical payment infrastructure.