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Manager, Content Distribution Engineering

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise.
$152,200 - $223,600
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment
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Description For Manager, Content Distribution Engineering

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Manager of Content Distribution Engineering to lead a team specializing in caching technology, distributed networking, and CDN edge services. This role is part of the Media Processing and Distribution organization, focused on providing the best possible video playback experience worldwide. The position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies and high-visibility Disney initiatives.

The role involves managing and mentoring a team of engineers while working on systems that impact millions of consumers daily across platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN. You'll be responsible for guiding your team in monitoring and optimizing video distribution performance, resolving complex technical issues, and implementing improvements in collaboration with development and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering, particularly in content distribution networks, and strong leadership capabilities. They should be comfortable managing complex projects while maintaining team well-being, and possess excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.

This position offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $152,200 to $223,600 (varying by location), plus potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Join Disney's innovative technology team and help shape the future of media delivery while working with some of the world's most beloved entertainment brands.

Last updated 6 months ago

Responsibilities For Manager, Content Distribution Engineering

  • Work with individual engineers to map out career growth and goals
  • Guide an engineering team in its ownership of systems and processes
  • Provide input for stakeholders and decision makers in architecture, roadmap, and product
  • Champion cross-team projects
  • Coach and mentor other specialists
  • Collaborate with product management, technical program management, operations, and other engineering teams

Requirements For Manager, Content Distribution Engineering

Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree, and/or equivalent work experience
  • 8+ years' experience in engineering
  • Experience in content distribution networks
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Experience with consumer facing services and high-scale systems
  • Experience deploying and scaling within a cloud infrastructure
  • Experience working with remote global teams

Benefits For Manager, Content Distribution Engineering

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

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