Lead Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Targeting Innovation team within Media Engineering. This role is crucial in building highly available, high-throughput services that power content delivery to millions of subscribers worldwide.

The position involves working on advanced decisioning systems for traffic shaping and routing to optimize both cost and user experience in streaming media delivery. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and developing backend systems that facilitate the last-mile delivery of Disney media to customers.

The role requires expertise in Scala and functional programming, with experience in building RESTful services and working with messaging technologies like Kafka. You'll lead architecture discussions, establish engineering best practices, and mentor other engineers while contributing to critical streaming infrastructure.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $152,200 to $223,600 depending on location and experience, with additional benefits including medical coverage, bonuses, and long-term incentives. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at scale, impacting millions of users across Disney's streaming platforms including Disney+ and ESPN+.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in backend architecture, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals. You'll work in a collaborative environment, interfacing with business stakeholders and leading technical initiatives that shape the future of Disney's media delivery infrastructure.

This role offers the chance to be part of Disney's digital transformation, working on systems that power some of the world's most popular streaming services. You'll be contributing to innovative solutions that enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment, and news content globally.