Software Engineer II - ESPN/Sports

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. You'll be part of a team that powers the digital experiences for millions of users across Disney's entertainment platforms.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $114,900 to $168,700 depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401k, and equity opportunities. You'll work in a collaborative environment with cutting-edge technologies, contributing to systems that deliver content to millions of users worldwide.

As part of the LiveOps and OnCall rotation, you'll help ensure smooth operations during major sports and media events. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems while being part of Disney's innovative technology team that shapes the future of digital entertainment.

Join us in building the next generation of streaming technology that powers some of the world's most beloved entertainment brands. Your work will directly impact how millions of people experience Disney's content across multiple platforms and devices.