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Software Engineer II - ESPN/Sports

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media enterprise, known for its media networks, theme parks, and streaming services including Disney+, ESPN, and Hulu.
$114,900 - $168,700
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Media

Description For Software Engineer II - ESPN/Sports

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Watch Experience team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and entertainment, building and maintaining the systems that power content delivery across major platforms like Disney+, ESPN, and Hulu.

The role is primarily backend-focused with full-stack opportunities, working on critical infrastructure that serves millions of users. You'll be responsible for developing and scaling APIs that deliver content metadata, playback configurations, and personalized experiences. The tech stack includes Java Spring Boot, AWS services, and modern observability tools.

As part of the Watch Experience team, you'll collaborate with client platform teams across tvOS, Web, Mobile, Smart TVs, and Game Consoles. The position involves participating in LiveOps and OnCall rotations, especially during major sports and media events, making it perfect for engineers who thrive in high-stakes environments.

The company offers competitive compensation ranging from $114,900 to $168,700 depending on location, plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to products that reach millions of users globally.

Disney's technology team is at the forefront of innovation in media delivery, working on solving complex technical challenges at scale. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values both technical excellence and creative problem-solving, with opportunities to work on systems that shape the future of digital entertainment.

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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
  • Financial Benefits

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