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Software Engineer II

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media enterprise that operates streaming services, entertainment venues, and media networks.
Santa Monica, CA, USAMorrisville, NC, USASeattle, WA, USA
$109,400 - $168,700
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer II

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their global team of technologists building the future of Disney's media platforms. This role sits at the intersection of technology and creativity, working on mission-critical payment systems that power major streaming platforms like Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.

The position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects that reach millions of users worldwide, focusing on payment processing systems that require both technical excellence and attention to security compliance. You'll be working with modern technologies including Scala, Java, and cloud infrastructure, while implementing mission-critical systems that process millions of transactions.

As part of Disney's media technology backbone, you'll contribute to building and maintaining scalable payment solutions that support multiple major streaming platforms. The role combines technical challenges with the excitement of working for one of the world's leading entertainment companies. You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning, mentorship, and technical innovation.

The position offers competitive compensation varying by location ($109,400 - $168,700 base salary range), along with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. This is a hybrid role with locations across major tech hubs including Santa Monica, New York, and San Francisco, offering the flexibility of occasional remote work while maintaining in-person collaboration.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about building robust, scalable payment systems while contributing to products that entertain and engage millions of users globally. The role offers significant growth potential within a company known for innovation in both technology and entertainment.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer II

  • Support and enhance core payment systems for scalability, reliability, and high availability
  • Collaborate with engineers to evolve architecture and implement Tier 1 services
  • Design and build high-throughput, mission-critical systems
  • Implement secure, PCI-compliant practices for handling credit card data
  • Write maintainable, well-tested code and engage in peer reviews
  • Participate in on-call rotations

Requirements For Software Engineer II

Java
Scala
Kafka
RabbitMQ
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years of related work experience
  • Proficiency in Scala, Java, or similar programming languages
  • Experience with API design, including REST and gRPC
  • Demonstrated analytical and strong system design skills
  • Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SNS/SQS)
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Spinnaker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong communication skills and team player attitude

Benefits For Software Engineer II

Medical Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Medical Benefits
  • Long-term Incentives

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