Senior Software Engineer

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$138,900 - $186,200
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Senior Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Content Platform Engineering team. This role focuses on building and enhancing platform capabilities with a strong emphasis on supporting Machine Learning (ML) workflows. The team develops and manages products and services that power Disney's media supply chain, supporting content delivery for iconic brands like Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC, Marvel, and Star Wars.

The position involves designing and implementing scalable content workflows, data pipelines, and platform services that support AI-powered solutions. You'll work closely with data scientists and platform engineers to integrate ML models into production systems, ensuring seamless orchestration, data accessibility, and operational efficiency.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be at the heart of Disney's technological innovation, working with world-class leaders and contributing to the technological foundation that serves millions globally. The role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that shape industry norms and solve complex technical problems.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Developing reliable, maintainable software solutions
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Ensuring platform stability and performance
  • Providing technical mentorship

The position offers competitive compensation ($138,900-$186,200) plus benefits including medical coverage, bonus opportunities, and long-term incentives. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading entertainment company and work on cutting-edge technology solutions that power some of the world's most beloved media brands.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong programming skills, and experience with cloud platforms, containerization, and various data store technologies. Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and media technology is a plus.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Design, write, test, and deploy high-quality code to develop reliable, maintainable software solutions
  • Work closely with platform engineers, product teams, and data scientists
  • Monitor and optimize production systems
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Python
Java
JavaScript
Kubernetes
MongoDB
Redis
PostgreSQL
  • 5 years relevant industry experience
  • Proficiency in at least one core programming language (Java, Python, or JavaScript)
  • Experience with REST APIs or GraphQL
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies
  • Experience with data store technologies
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or comparable field
  • Team player with strong communication skills

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

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

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