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Software Engineer II

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology builds and advances the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
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 · Media

Description For Software Engineer II

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their dynamic team focused on building and maintaining critical payment systems. This role sits at the intersection of technology and entertainment, supporting the technological backbone of Disney's media business globally. The position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact systems serving millions of users across major platforms like Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.

The role involves building and maintaining mission-critical payment systems that process millions of transactions, requiring expertise in both system design and secure implementation. You'll be working with modern technologies including Scala, Java, Kafka, and cloud infrastructure, while implementing PCI-compliant solutions for handling sensitive payment data.

As a Software Engineer II, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve architecture, integrate new payment processors, and ensure system reliability. The position offers exposure to global payment requirements and the chance to work on systems at massive scale. The team emphasizes continuous learning, mentorship, and technical excellence.

The compensation package is competitive and varies by location, ranging from $109,400 to $168,700 base salary depending on the city, plus potential bonuses and benefits. The role offers hybrid work arrangements across multiple locations including Santa Monica, Morrisville, Seattle, San Francisco, and New York.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about building robust, scalable systems who want to contribute to products that reach millions of users worldwide. The role combines technical challenges with the excitement of working for one of the world's leading entertainment companies, offering both professional growth and the chance to impact how people experience Disney's content globally.

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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, Electrical or Electronics 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

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