Executive Director, Software Architecture - Ads

Join Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DEET) as an Executive Director of Software Architecture focused on ad platforms. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, where you'll shape the future of Disney's media business through innovative software solutions.

As a Principal-level architect, you'll lead the vision and implementation of scalable software systems that power advertising across Disney's massive media portfolio, including Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN. The role demands deep technical expertise in distributed systems, cloud architecture, and data management, combined with strong leadership abilities to guide and mentor engineering teams.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at unprecedented scale, with Disney's platforms serving millions of consumers every minute. You'll be at the forefront of media technology innovation, developing groundbreaking solutions that shape industry standards and enhance how audiences experience entertainment worldwide.

Key responsibilities include defining architectural standards, leading software design and implementation, driving technology innovation, and participating in executive-level strategy discussions. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including AWS cloud services, microservices architectures, and various database systems while ensuring solutions meet strict performance, security, and compliance requirements.

The role offers competitive compensation ($246,400-$330,400) plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. You'll be based in the Los Angeles area, working in a hybrid environment with Disney's talented technology teams. This is an exceptional opportunity to combine technical leadership with business impact at one of the world's most respected entertainment companies.

Ideal candidates will bring 12+ years of software engineering and media industry experience, strong leadership capabilities, and deep technical expertise across software architecture, distributed systems, and data management. If you're passionate about building scalable solutions that impact millions while leading and mentoring technical teams, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of media technology.