Sr Principal Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining how people experience and engage with the world's most beloved stories and products. As a Sr Principal Software Engineer within the Identity Engineering organization, you will play a crucial role in shaping the technical and architectural direction across the organization.

The Identity Engineering team delivers Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) including Disney+, ESPN, Hulu, Parks, and Cruises. You'll be working on high-traffic and globally replicated systems that are integral to every user's journey on Disney sites and applications.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and introducing best practices, setting technical direction, helping squads execute on that direction, and providing subject matter expertise to accelerate project delivery. You'll collaborate with peers in the Identity Engineering architecture group and partner with engineering and product leaders throughout the organization.

The Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI) team focuses on creating seamless user experiences for consumers, enabling flexible subscription plans, and building innovative capabilities to drive subscriptions, engagement, and monetization across Disney's streaming and digital products.

You'll be part of an engaging, dynamic, and inclusive engineering organization that advocates for agile practices, encourages collaboration, and is committed to continuous learning. The team promotes expertise in object-oriented programming (OOP), functional programming (FP), and Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD).

Key technical aspects include working with JVM languages (Java, Scala, Kotlin), cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure), and data technologies (Spark, Hive, Presto). Knowledge of identity standards (OpenID, OAuth, SAML) and functional programming practices is highly valued.

The position offers competitive compensation ($234,400 - $314,300) plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. Join us in transforming Disney's media business and creating magical viewing experiences for millions of users worldwide.