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Software Engineer II

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
$112,600 - $158,200
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

As a Software Engineer II, you'll be part of Product Engineering, a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity.

You'll work on building and maintaining the commerce experiences for major streaming platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN. The role involves developing future-proof APIs, working closely with product teams, and ensuring high-quality implementation of user flows like sign-up, switch, and cancellation processes.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $112,600 to $158,200 depending on location and experience, plus potential bonuses and long-term incentives. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of Disney's media presence, working on products that reach millions of users globally.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer looking to make an impact at scale, working with modern technologies like TypeScript and Node.js, while contributing to some of the most popular streaming platforms in the entertainment industry.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer II

  • Work alongside Product and Business teams to understand business implications and user flows
  • Transform requirements into clearly defined technical implementations
  • Develop future-proof presentation API for commerce experiences
  • Understand key dependencies between core commerce systems
  • Be responsible for complete software development lifecycle
  • Define technical and operational critical metrics
  • Develop code that powers APIs and services in TypeScript
  • Ensure quality through testing
  • Participate in code and design reviews

Requirements For Software Engineer II

TypeScript
Node.js
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 3+ years of related work experience
  • Proficient in server-side development
  • Strong programming skills (TypeScript or related languages)
  • Strong understanding of Node.js ecosystem
  • Strong design patterns and architectural skills
  • API design experience
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent debugging skills
  • Experience with high-scale consumer-facing applications

Benefits For Software Engineer II

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentive units

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