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Sr Software Engineer

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Burbank, CA, USA
$138,900 - $186,200
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Gaming · AR/VR · AI

Description For Sr Software Engineer

The Office of Technology Enablement at Disney is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative team focused on artificial intelligence and mixed reality. This role is part of Disney's AI & XR Studio, where you'll help build foundational prototypes and systems that accelerate creative innovation across The Walt Disney Company.

As a Sr Software Engineer specializing in Unreal Engine, you'll be responsible for developing scalable tools and experiences that downstream teams can extend and adapt into broader production efforts. This position operates at the intersection of engineering and storytelling, providing foundational tools and experiences that empower partner teams to move faster and bolder with emerging technologies.

You'll own the technical direction and optimize stakeholder satisfaction for internally developed products while architecting and delivering new software solutions. Working with Unreal Engine and its accompanying toolset, you'll collaborate with a cross-functional team including software, test, and automation engineers, as well as creative teams to develop and improve product performance.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of technology innovation within one of the world's leading entertainment companies. You'll be part of a strategic organization designed to establish Disney as a progressive leader in important and fast-moving areas of technology such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $186,200, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, financial benefits, bonus potential, and long-term incentive units. Based in Burbank, CA, you'll be working in the "Media Capital of the World," alongside more than 1,000 media and entertainment companies, including the main headquarters for The Walt Disney Company.

This role represents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced software engineer to make a significant impact on Disney's technology initiatives while working with cutting-edge tools and technologies in the entertainment industry. The position combines technical leadership, creative innovation, and the chance to shape the future of entertainment technology at one of the world's most renowned companies.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer

  • Provide technical leadership across multiple prototypes and tools
  • Provide guidance and support to team members
  • Conduct rigorous testing to identify and fix bugs
  • Act as a technical owner for new tools or experiences
  • Build clear, modular documentation
  • Architect cloud native systems
  • Author review and maintain top-tier code
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams
  • Mentor and develop junior team members
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality game code
  • Implement and optimize gameplay mechanics, graphics rendering, AI algorithms

Requirements For Sr Software Engineer

Java
Python
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in developing high impact software solutions
  • Proficiency in programming languages like C++, C#, or Java
  • Experience with game engines, tools, and technologies; Unreal Engine proficiency required
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong track record of interfacing with business and creative stakeholders
  • Passion for mentoring others and developing junior engineers

Benefits For Sr Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentive units

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