Principal Software Engineer

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise known for creating world-class stories and experiences.
$184,300 - $270,700
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
10+ years of experience
Entertainment

Description For Principal Software Engineer

Disney Streaming Technology is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Commerce workflows team. This role involves building and operating critical services that support user experiences across web, mobile, and living room devices. The position offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic, collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on developing high-request services, implementing scalable patterns, and driving technical excellence across the organization. The successful candidate will lead distributed teams, champion cross-team projects, and mentor other specialists while working on systems that power all Commerce workflows within Disney Streaming. This is an excellent opportunity to impact the technological backbone of Disney's media business units while helping maintain the company's position at the forefront of innovation. The role offers competitive compensation including base salary, potential bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, varying by location across major tech hubs including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle.

Last updated 22 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer

  • Work with distributed teams across multiple organizations building software collaboratively
  • Identify patterns that can help teams scale, create proposals, and drive adoption
  • Challenge current architectural choices while collaborating to solve problems
  • Drive adoption of consistent technical frameworks across the organization
  • Drive best engineering practices
  • Lead through metrics - understand application performance and costs

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer

Java
Scala
  • 10+ years of experience with large-scale, highly available Java/Scala services
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with source control systems and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong programming skills in Java and computer science fundamentals
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience coaching and mentoring team members

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer

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

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