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Staff Software Engineer - AI

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Seattle, WA, USABurbank, CA 95128, USAOrlando, FL, USA
$159,500 - $213,900
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
AI

Job Description

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead AI platform development and architecture. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies and work on cutting-edge AI technologies that power Disney's digital platforms.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on software engineering, requiring expertise in AI/ML platforms, modern programming languages, and cloud technologies. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable architectures while providing technical guidance to other engineers.

The position offers competitive compensation, with a salary range of $159,500 - $213,900 in Seattle (or $152,200 - $204,100 in California), plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. You'll work in a collaborative environment across multiple locations including Seattle, Burbank, and Orlando.

Key responsibilities include architecting AI platforms, ensuring technical standards alignment with business goals, mentoring other engineers, and driving innovation. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in languages like Java, Go, Python, and JavaScript, along with deep knowledge of cloud platforms and AI/ML technologies.

This is a unique opportunity to impact the future of entertainment technology at Disney, working with talented teams across the company's diverse portfolio of brands and businesses. You'll be part of driving technological innovation while maintaining Disney's high standards for quality and user experience.

The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work on complex technical challenges at scale. Disney provides a collaborative culture that values creativity, innovation, and technical excellence. You'll be supported with comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to work on projects that reach millions of users globally.

If you're passionate about AI technology, have strong architectural skills, and want to be part of shaping the future of entertainment technology at one of the world's most innovative companies, this role offers an exciting next step in your career. Join Disney's technology team and help create the next generation of AI-powered entertainment experiences.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer - AI

  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures for our digital platforms
  • Ensure architectural decisions align with business goals and technical standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate architecture into the overall product roadmap
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
  • Work closely with product managers and stakeholders
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
  • Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer - AI

Go
Java
JavaScript
Python
Kubernetes
  • Minimum of 7 years of related work experience
  • Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on architecture
  • Experience leading technical teams
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (Java, GO, Python, JavaScript)
  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Strong understanding of AI and MLE platforms
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer - AI

Medical Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Long-term incentives
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits