Manager, Software Engineering

A leading technology division of Disney that powers worldwide streaming, digital products, advertising and distribution of entertainment and sports content.
$167,700 - $246,400
Data
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Manager, Software Engineering

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead their Ad Intelligence team within the Ad Platforms organization. This role is crucial in transforming Disney's advertising platform through data and AI across TV and streaming video. The position involves leading a team focused on developing industry-leading ad decisioning solutions, big data infrastructure, operational data, audience solutions, and inventory forecasting.

The role requires a strong technical background combined with leadership skills to drive the development of next-generation advertising systems. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies including big data processing at petabyte scale, cloud infrastructure, and AI/ML systems. The position offers the opportunity to work on solutions that impact millions of consumers across Disney's major platforms including Hulu and ESPN+.

As a manager, you'll be responsible for evolving team strategy, implementing best engineering practices, and fostering team growth through mentorship and career development. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders including program managers, product managers, and researchers in an innovative environment. The role offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in big data technologies and high-performance services, combined with proven leadership abilities. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of digital advertising technology while working with one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means being part of a team that's reimagining how to create magical viewing experiences for beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. The role offers the chance to work on products that reach hundreds of millions of people worldwide while contributing to groundbreaking innovations in the entertainment industry.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Manager, Software Engineering

  • Lead an engineering team in constructing next-generation, big-data and AI-driven advertising system
  • Evolve team mission, strategy and charter
  • Drive adoption of best engineering practices
  • Collaborate with program managers, product managers, SDET, and researchers
  • Recruit and mentor team members
  • Guide team career development
  • Communicate status to senior management

Requirements For Manager, Software Engineering

Java
Python
Scala
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 8+ years of professional programming in Scala, Java, Python
  • 1+ years of people and project management experience
  • 3+ years experience in developing large-scale streaming data pipelines
  • 5+ years of high-performance, high-scalable service design experience
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure technologies
  • Experience with processing large amount of data at petabyte level
  • Strong knowledge of system, application design and architecture
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

Benefits For Manager, Software Engineering

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

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