Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader, spanning theme parks, resorts, cruise lines, sports, news, movies and various other businesses.
Orlando, FL, USABurbank, CA, USALake Buena Vista, FL 32830, USA
$152,200 - $213,900
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Lead Software Engineer

At Disney, we're storytellers making the impossible possible. We're seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our team focused on service reliability and cloud-based systems. This role is crucial in ensuring the availability, scalability, and resilience of services that support Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, high-performance software systems while directly impacting millions of guests' experiences. You'll be part of the Data Platform and Products team, where you'll leverage your expertise in service reliability and cloud platforms to create scalable solutions.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll establish and monitor key service-level indicators, lead cross-functional projects, and drive infrastructure optimization initiatives. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including AWS services, containerization, and modern observability tools. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to mentor others.

The Walt Disney Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, bonus opportunities, and long-term incentives. You'll be joining a company with a rich legacy of innovation, working alongside talented professionals who share a passion for creating world-class entertainment experiences.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $152,200 to $213,900 depending on location and experience. You'll have the opportunity to work in various locations including Orlando, Burbank, Lake Buena Vista, Seattle, or Glendale, contributing to projects that directly enhance the Disney experience for millions of guests worldwide.

If you're passionate about large-scale systems, service reliability, and want to be part of a team that brings magic to life through technology, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact while growing your career at one of the world's most beloved entertainment companies.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Establish key service-level indicators (SLIs) and monitor system reliability
  • Lead complex projects across multiple teams and disciplines
  • Conduct root cause analysis and incident response
  • Focus on high availability, scalability, and performance optimization
  • Lead capacity planning and resource optimization efforts
  • Maintain documentation and create robust runbooks
  • Manage cloud infrastructure using IaC tools
  • Oversee observability and monitoring across the platform
  • Collaborate with development teams on service reliability
  • Drive GitOps practices for infrastructure and deployments
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

Python
  • 7+ years of software development experience
  • Expert-level Python coding skills
  • Strong experience with AWS services
  • Experience with serverless and containerized environments
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Hands-on experience with observability tools
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 3+ years focus on service reliability and distributed systems

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer

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

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