Software Engineer II

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their User Foundations team, which builds critical User Capabilities shared across Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ and Star+ streaming services. This role is based in Los Angeles, offering a competitive salary range of $114,900 - $154,100.

The position involves developing and maintaining scalable, high-throughput services and pipelines for gathering user information and delivering personalized experiences. You'll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where effective communication and collaboration are essential. The role requires strong programming fundamentals and experience with distributed systems.

As a member of the team, you'll participate in the full software development lifecycle - from design and implementation to testing and production support. Key responsibilities include writing code for new features, optimizing existing services, participating in code reviews, and being part of an on-call rotation for critical services serving millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of software engineering experience, strong expertise in languages like Java, JavaScript, or Python, and experience with distributed systems. You should be comfortable working with technologies like Kafka, Redis, and Kubernetes. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required.

Disney offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, bonus potential, and long-term incentives. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of streaming technology while working for one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer looking to make an impact on products used by millions of people globally while working with cutting-edge streaming technology. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values mentorship, learning, and pragmatic problem-solving.