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Software Engineer II - ESPN/Sports

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media enterprise, operating streaming services, sports networks, and entertainment products.
$114,900 - $168,700
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Media
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Job Description

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Watch Experience team. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining the technological backbone of Disney's media business globally. The position offers an opportunity to work on systems that deliver content metadata, playback configurations, and personalized experiences at scale for major platforms like ESPN, Disney+, and Hulu.

The role is primarily backend-focused with full-stack opportunities, utilizing technologies like Java Spring Boot, AWS, and Angular. You'll be responsible for building and scaling APIs that serve millions of users, while ensuring high availability during major sporting events and media moments. The position involves working with modern cloud infrastructure, CI/CD practices, and sophisticated monitoring tools.

As part of the Watch Experience team, you'll collaborate with various client platform teams across tvOS, Web, Mobile, Smart TVs, and Game Consoles. The role requires participation in LiveOps and OnCall rotations, making it ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Disney offers competitive compensation with base salary ranges varying by location (up to $168,700 in San Francisco), plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. The company's scale and reach provide unique opportunities to impact millions of users globally while working with cutting-edge technology in the media and entertainment space.

This position is perfect for engineers passionate about building robust, scalable systems who want to contribute to the future of digital media delivery while working for one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies. The hybrid work environment offers flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities with teams across multiple locations.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer II - ESPN/Sports

  • 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 and consistent playback experiences
  • Enhance infrastructure resiliency across live sporting events and major media moments
  • Contribute to the development of internal tools and dashboards
  • Work with CDN, proxy, and cache layers to optimize performance and availability
  • Participate in production triage and root cause analysis
  • Help automate CI/CD pipelines using TeamCity and AWS for ECS and cloud deployments
  • Champion best practices around alerting, auto-scaling, canary deployments, and system redundancy

Requirements For Software Engineer II - ESPN/Sports

Java
JavaScript
  • 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, and containerized deployments
  • Strong understanding of REST APIs, caching strategies, and performance optimization
  • Comfortable working in high-stakes environments with live event traffic and tight SLAs

Benefits For Software Engineer II - ESPN/Sports

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