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Sr Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology builds and advances the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
$138,900 - $195,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Sr Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Commerce, Data, & Identity (CDI) Alliance team. This role is crucial in developing and operating Disney's direct-to-consumer video businesses globally, including Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. The position offers an opportunity to work on tier-1 services that serve hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

The role involves working with cutting-edge technology to power Disney's media platforms, focusing on commerce, billing, payments, subscriptions, offers, and promotions as streaming services expand globally. You'll be part of a fast-paced, growing team with significant influence over technical direction and architecture.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing highly available services, participating in technical design and architecture reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires expertise in JVM languages, cloud services, and database technologies, with a focus on building scalable solutions for Disney's streaming platforms.

The role offers competitive compensation, varying by location, with ranges from $138,900 to $195,000, plus potential bonuses and long-term incentives. You'll be working in a hybrid environment, primarily on-site with occasional remote work options, in either New York, Los Angeles, or Seattle.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to impact millions of users while working with some of the world's most beloved entertainment brands. The position combines technical challenges with the excitement of working in the entertainment industry, offering both professional growth and the chance to shape the future of digital media delivery.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer

  • Be responsible for tier-1 services that power hundreds of millions of end-users
  • Own tech design for various initiatives and projects that impact the commerce business
  • Help shape the commerce platform with new capabilities and improvements
  • Be involved in code and architecture reviews for team members
  • Participate in Agile methodology and SCRUM processes
  • Collaborate with peers and cross-functional partners
  • Provide on-call support for critical services on a rotational basis
  • Own features/functionality and deliver projects end-to-end

Requirements For Sr Software Engineer

Java
MongoDB
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience creating and coding backend services
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or comparable field of study
  • Proven track record of driving impact
  • Experience in backend server-side development for tier-1 services
  • Expertise in at least one language on the JVM
  • Experience working with cloud providers
  • Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL)
  • Experience investigating technical components and taking ownership of feature development

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