Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Global entertainment and media enterprise known for creating world-class stories and experiences across entertainment, streaming, parks and products.
$193,100 - $258,900
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment
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Description For Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Join Disney Streaming Technology as a Sr. Manager of Software Engineering, leading the Identity Engineering organization. This role involves directing engineering leaders and their squads in delivering Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities across The Walt Disney Company's major platforms including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Parks. You'll be responsible for setting technical direction, influencing roadmaps, and fostering an inclusive engineering culture focused on agile practices and continuous improvement. The position offers the opportunity to work on high-traffic, globally replicated systems that are crucial to every consumer's Disney experience. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineering leaders, and drive technical excellence in a cloud-native environment. The role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring expertise in JVM languages, cloud technologies, and modern software development practices. Based in New York, this position offers competitive compensation and the chance to be part of Disney's innovative technology division, helping shape the future of digital entertainment and streaming services.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

  • Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of client SDKs, stateful microservices, and lambdas in a multi-region cloud environment
  • Promote and support Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban
  • Mentor engineering leaders and their squad members
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, Operations, and other stakeholders

Requirements For Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Java
Scala
Kotlin
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field
  • Minimum of 10 years related work experience
  • Familiarity with JVM languages: Java, Scala, or Kotlin
  • Experience with cloud providers: AWS, GCP, or Microsoft Azure

Benefits For Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401k

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