Lead Software Engineer

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

Description For Lead Software Engineer

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while redefining Disney's media business for the future. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll join the Tools and Operations Engineering Team within the DE&E Business Operations organization. You'll lead by example in developing crucial data engineering practices while working with cutting-edge technologies including AI and cloud services.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on creating innovative solutions for Data Management, Knowledge Graph, Business Intelligence, and Financial Management. You'll work with various programming languages and cloud services, building applications that leverage generative AI models to create new forms of interactions.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $159,500 to $213,900 per year in Seattle, WA, along with comprehensive benefits including bonus potential and long-term incentives. You'll be part of Disney's legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences, working in a dynamic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Key focus areas include:

  • Leading technical solutions and mentoring team members
  • Developing and optimizing GenAI applications and data pipelines
  • Ensuring data security and best practices implementation
  • Contributing to end-to-end lifecycle of data solutions
  • Participating in research, prototyping, and proof of concept implementation

The role requires strong technical expertise combined with leadership skills, offering the opportunity to shape the future of Disney's media business while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Provide technical leadership
  • Lead solution design within the team
  • Contribute to code writing, development, and testing
  • Mentor and coach junior team members
  • Work with Service Management and Financial Management data
  • Ensure data security in all solutions
  • Optimize GenAI pipelines and models
  • Design, write, test and deploy code
  • Conduct research and prototyping
  • Review code for correctness and architectural impact

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Science, or relevant field
  • 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering discipline
  • Experience in technical leadership or management
  • Experience with Snowflake data warehouse or similar
  • Experience with big data processing ETL/ELT technologies
  • Proficiency with SQL and JavaScript
  • Experience in dimensional modeling and database design
  • Experience working in an agile/scrum team environment

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Competitive salary range $159,500-$213,900
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentive units
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Career development opportunities
  • Innovative work environment

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