Senior Software Engineer (Scala)

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Playback Services team within Media Engineering. This role is crucial in building highly available, high-throughput services essential for delivering quality content to subscribers across Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Star+ streaming platforms. The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of entertainment, sports, and technology, focusing on backend media playback, media selection, device customization, and anti-piracy technologies.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in backend architecture and Scala development, with strong knowledge of functional programming patterns and async programming models. They'll lead architecture discussions, mentor team members, and contribute to the technical community through knowledge sharing. The role involves working with modern technologies including cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), messaging systems like Kafka, and observability tools such as Datadog and Splunk.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about streaming media and live sports who wants to make a meaningful impact on core streaming functionality at one of the world's leading entertainment companies. The position offers competitive compensation ($142,516 - $191,180 in NYC) plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and potential for bonuses and long-term incentives. Join a team that's pushing the streaming industry forward with consumer-first innovation while delivering entertainment to millions of subscribers worldwide.