Lead Full Stack Engineer (Python)

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise creating world-class stories and experiences.
$152,200 - $213,900
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Lead Full Stack Engineer (Python)

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to join their Product & Data Engineering team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining the experience curation platform for Disney's streaming apps including Disney+, Hulu, and Star+. The position offers an opportunity to work on systems that impact millions of users worldwide while being part of a team that's reimagining how to create magical viewing experiences.

The role involves technical leadership in driving innovation and delivering high-quality features for Disney's world-class consumer-facing products. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and be responsible for designing and implementing solutions that power core experiences like personalization, search, messaging, and data.

As a lead engineer, you'll have the chance to mentor team members, drive architectural decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that enhance the user experience for Disney Streaming customers. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for building scalable solutions. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, while working on products that reach millions of consumers every day across multiple platforms and devices.

This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of Disney's media business while working with a diverse team of talented professionals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You'll be contributing to groundbreaking products and techniques that define industry standards and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment, and news.

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Responsibilities For Lead Full Stack Engineer (Python)

  • Design, develop, and maintain curation platform technology
  • Participate in architecture design for frontend tooling and backend experience API
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Mentor and provide career growth opportunities for team members
  • Monitor and improve performance and reliability of curation API
  • Foster effective communication channels with team members and stakeholders

Requirements For Lead Full Stack Engineer (Python)

JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
Python
React
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience in building well-designed architecture and shipping robust code
  • Mentorship experience
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience delivering high-quality software solutions at scale

Benefits For Lead Full Stack Engineer (Python)

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

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