Manager, Software Engineering

Leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise providing technological backbone and product development for Disney's media business units.
$167,700 - $246,400
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Manager, Software Engineering

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a motivated Engineering Manager to lead their User Foundations platform powering Disney Streaming apps (Disney+, Hulu and Star+). This role offers an exciting opportunity to directly impact millions of users while working with cutting-edge streaming technology.

The position involves leading a team of engineers in designing, building, and managing scalable distributed systems that power multiple experiences across Disney's streaming platforms. The role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills.

The User Foundations team is responsible for critical User Capabilities shared across all streaming services, implementing reliable, high-throughput services and pipelines for gathering user information and delivering personalized experiences. The team operates in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include leading the design and development of stateful microservices, managing team performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring platform reliability and scalability. The role requires expertise in Java, AWS, and various database technologies, along with experience in performance tuning and maintaining critical-path software.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $167,700 to $246,400 depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, bonus opportunities, and long-term incentives. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineering leaders who want to make a significant impact in the streaming entertainment industry while working with one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Manager, Software Engineering

  • Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of stateful microservices
  • Lead the design and implementation of critical platform features
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Mentor and provide career growth opportunities for team members
  • Monitor and improve infrastructure performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Foster effective communication with team members and stakeholders

Requirements For Manager, Software Engineering

Java
Redis
Kafka
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience with services written in Java and deployed to AWS
  • Experience with Kafka, Kinesis, Redis, SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with observability tooling like DataDog and Databricks
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills

Benefits For Manager, Software Engineering

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

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