Lead Software Engineer

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$159,500 - $213,900
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Software Engineer

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're revolutionizing media experiences through innovative streaming and digital products. The Lead Software Engineer role in Media Engineering focuses on building software and systems that prepare media content for the Disney Streaming platform. You'll be part of the Core Media Processing & Packaging team, developing video encoding, packaging, and associated services that power Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.

The position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale media processing systems that impact millions of viewers globally. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural solutions, and help shape the future of Disney's streaming technology. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in media processing, software architecture, and team mentorship.

Working at Disney means being part of a legacy of innovation while building the future of media technology. You'll have the chance to work on products that reach hundreds of millions of people worldwide, with access to cutting-edge technology and the resources of one of the world's leading entertainment companies. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on transformative projects in media streaming technology.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in software development, experience with media processing technologies, and the ability to lead complex technical initiatives. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and the ability to deliver high-quality streaming experiences to Disney's global audience.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Design, documentation, development, and maintenance of complex software systems
  • Develop expertise in media processing, including audio, video and timed text media
  • Contribute to architectural solutions for encoding and packaging live event, live linear, and video-on-demand media
  • Work across multiple domains with other stakeholders
  • Collaborate with engineering and project managers
  • Apply Agile methodology and practices
  • Provide operational support in production environment
  • Mentor and coach junior team members
  • Participate in code reviews

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

Linux
  • BA/BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related software engineering field
  • 7+ years of software architecture and development experience (5+ with MS)
  • Deep programming experience in C/C++
  • Experience with Continuous Integration and Deployment tools such as Github, Jenkins 2, Ansible, and Docker
  • Working knowledge of collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401k

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