Sr Software Engineer (Unreal)

The Office of Technology Enablement at Disney is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Unreal Engine development to help build foundational prototypes and systems that enable Disney's AI & XR Studio to accelerate creative innovation across The Walt Disney Company.

This role operates at the intersection of engineering and storytelling, where you'll be responsible for developing scalable tools and experiences that downstream teams can extend and adapt into broader production efforts. You'll own the technical direction and optimize stakeholder satisfaction for internally developed products while architecting and delivering new software solutions using Unreal Engine and its accompanying toolset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership across multiple prototypes and tools
• Build scalable foundations that downstream teams can expand upon
• Guide and support team members to ensure alignment with creative vision and business goals
• Conduct rigorous testing to identify and fix performance issues
• Act as technical owner for new tools and experiences
• Build clear, modular documentation
• Architect cloud native systems using modern infrastructure standards
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and enterprise partners
• Mentor junior team members
• Implement and optimize gameplay mechanics, graphics rendering, AI algorithms, and networking systems

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in developing high impact software solutions
• Proficiency in C++, C#, or Java
• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Track record of interfacing with business and creative stakeholders

The role offers competitive compensation ($138,900-$186,200) plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. Join a team at the forefront of creative technology innovation at one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies.