Manager, Software Engineering

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$167,700 - $246,400
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Manager, Software Engineering

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a motivated Engineering Manager to lead their User Foundations platform which powers 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 and building scalable distributed systems that enhance user experiences across multiple streaming platforms.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills. You'll be responsible for driving innovation, ensuring system reliability, and delivering high-quality features at scale. The team operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, focusing on critical User Capabilities shared across all streaming services.

As part of Disney, one of the world's leading entertainment companies, you'll contribute to transforming the future of digital media and streaming technology. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on products that reach hundreds of millions of users globally. The role is based in prime locations (LA, SF, or NYC) and offers exposure to cutting-edge technology in the streaming industry.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineering leaders who are passionate about building scalable systems, mentoring teams, and driving technical innovation in the streaming media space. You'll be part of a company with a rich legacy in entertainment while working on technology that shapes the future of how people consume media worldwide.

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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
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience with building highly available architecture
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Proven leadership and mentoring skills
  • Experience with performance tuning
  • Experience delivering high-quality software solutions at scale

Benefits For Manager, Software Engineering

Medical Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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