Principal Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Media Player Engineering team. This role focuses on architecting and building next-generation media ad experiences for Disney's streaming platforms including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC. The position involves collaborating with media playback, advertising, and other platform teams to ensure consistent software architecture that delivers best-in-class streaming and ad experiences.

The ideal candidate will work within the Media Engineering department, which handles video, audio, and metadata for normalization, processing, and packaging. They will be responsible for building logic across both players and back-end services to measure, control, and optimize playback across the stack. The role requires someone who enjoys working with other teams, understands technical constraints, and can solve complex problems while maintaining focus on end-user experience.

This is an opportunity to work on products that reach millions of consumers daily, contributing to the future of Disney's media business. The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $193,100 to $258,900, plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. The role requires deep expertise in software engineering and advertising technology, with a focus on creating innovative solutions for streaming media platforms.

The successful candidate will join a team that's reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. They will work on groundbreaking products that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news across Disney's portfolio of brands.