Senior Software Engineer

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
Glendale, CA, USABristol, CT 06010, USANew York, NY, USA
$138,900 - $195,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Streaming

Description For Senior Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Entertainment Platform team, you'll be part of building and supporting data pipelines and APIs that power products across major brands like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, Marvel, and ABC News.

The role involves developing extensible solutions at scale and modernizing platforms with cutting-edge frameworks and technologies. You'll work on mission-critical systems handling high throughput consumer experiences, including content distribution, content management systems, and taxonomies supporting various Disney properties.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $195,000 depending on location, plus potential bonuses and long-term incentives. You'll be part of a team driving innovation that shapes industry norms and enhances how millions of viewers experience sports, entertainment & news globally.

Key responsibilities include designing multi-layered systems, operating cloud services with focus on reliability and security, troubleshooting complex engineering problems, and providing technical leadership. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with Java, cloud technologies, and building scalable systems.

This is an opportunity to work with world-class teams, influence technical strategy, and make a direct impact on how hundreds of millions of people worldwide consume Disney's unmatched entertainment content. You'll be part of Disney's legacy of creating universally cherished experiences while helping transform the future of media technology.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Participate in design and implementation of multi-layered systems delivering high throughput consumer facing experiences
  • Operate mission-critical cloud-based services focusing on reliability, security and performance
  • Collaborate in analyzing and resolving engineering problems for high traffic web services
  • Research and evangelize new technologies and architecture patterns
  • Design data models and build scalable backend services
  • Provide guidance on development practices and review code

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Java
MongoDB
MySQL
Kafka
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of related work experience
  • Experience with Java and open-source technologies
  • Experience with cloud technologies like AWS
  • Knowledge of full application development lifecycle
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Medical Benefits
  • Long-term Incentives

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