Senior Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise creating world-class stories and experiences.
$136,038 - $199,870
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining how to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories. As a Senior Software Engineer in the Media Engineering organization, you'll join the Quality, Targeting, and Experience team that develops automated feedback loops driving video delivery for Disney's streaming services including Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.

The role focuses on building and maintaining large-scale backend systems that ensure pristine, error-free streaming media delivery to millions of customers worldwide. You'll work on developing robust data pipelines that calculate and report quality of experience metrics to continuously improve media delivery systems.

This is an opportunity to work at massive scale, as the platforms you'll build and operate delight millions of consumers every minute across Disney's streaming properties. You'll collaborate with a diverse team including data engineers, researchers, data scientists, and product managers while providing technical leadership through mentoring other developers.

The position requires strong backend architecture experience, proficiency in languages like Scala/Java/Python, and familiarity with cloud technologies. You'll work on innovative solutions that shape industry norms and improve how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news content globally.

The role offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of Disney's mission to create world-class stories and experiences while helping transform their media business for the future through technological innovation.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to work on challenging technical problems at scale while delivering products that impact millions of users. You'll get to shape the future of streaming technology while working with cutting-edge tools and talented colleagues in a collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Design and build infrastructure for media, advertising, and distribution businesses
  • Develop automated feedback loops for video delivery
  • Build robust data pipelines for quality of experience reporting
  • Collaborate with data engineers, researchers, and data scientists
  • Mentor less experienced developers

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Java
Python
Kubernetes
Scala
  • 5+ years of experience designing and delivering backend architectures in production
  • Experience building RESTful services
  • Proficient in Scala, Java, Go, or Python
  • Familiar with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

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

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