Software Engineer II
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.
We're seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join the Watch Experience team, responsible for powering the APIs and infrastructure used across client platforms—tvOS, Web, Mobile, Smart TVs, and Game Consoles—for ESPN, Disney+, Hulu, and more. You'll work on the systems that deliver content metadata, playback configurations, personalization, and curated experiences at scale. Our stack includes Java Spring Boot APIs, HAProxy, AWS ECS, Angular apps, and observability tools like DataDog, CloudWatch, and New Relic.
This is a backend-leaning full stack role with opportunities to contribute across API design, system architecture, CI/CD, DevOps practices, observability, and client performance. The role involves being part of LiveOps and OnCall rotation, especially during major sports and media events.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $114,900 to $168,700 depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, bonus potential, and long-term incentives. You'll be part of a team that powers some of the world's most popular streaming platforms and work on systems that serve millions of users globally.
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we're blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world's most beloved stories and products. Join us in building the future of Disney's media technology landscape while working with cutting-edge tools and technologies in a highly collaborative environment.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer II
- Build, maintain, and scale backend APIs (Java Spring Boot) that serve personalized content experiences to millions of users
- Collaborate with client app teams to ensure seamless API integration
- Enhance infrastructure resiliency across live sporting events
- Contribute to development of internal tools and dashboards
- Work with CDN, proxy, and cache layers
- Participate in production triage and root cause analysis
- Help automate CI/CD pipelines
- Champion best practices around alerting, auto-scaling, and system redundancy
Requirements For Software Engineer II
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience
- 3+ years experience developing backend systems or APIs in Java (Spring Boot preferred)
- Familiarity with cloud-native development, particularly in AWS
- Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability stacks
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, build systems
- Strong understanding of REST APIs, caching strategies, and performance optimization
- Comfortable working in high-stakes environments with live event traffic
Benefits For Software Engineer II
- Full range of medical benefits
- Bonus opportunities
- Long-term incentive units
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