Senior Systems Engineer

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
New York, NY, USASeattle, WA, USACharlotte, NC, USA
$120,300 - $161,300
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Senior Systems Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DEE Tech) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their Content Origin Services engineering team. This role is crucial in providing media transport solutions, content origin and distribution services, and workflow integration across hybrid cloud environments. The position involves architecting and maintaining global origin, mid-tier/caching, and CDN/edge infrastructure for Disney's streaming properties including Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+.

The ideal candidate will have strong Linux administration experience and expertise in content delivery systems. They will be responsible for designing scalable solutions, leading proof-of-concept initiatives, and ensuring high-quality content delivery across Disney's streaming platforms. The role requires both technical depth in systems engineering and the ability to collaborate across teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced systems engineer to work on cutting-edge streaming technology at one of the world's leading entertainment companies. The position offers competitive compensation ($120,300-$161,300) and comprehensive benefits, along with the chance to impact millions of streaming users globally.

The role combines technical challenges in content delivery, infrastructure automation, and system monitoring with the excitement of working on major streaming platforms. It's ideal for engineers who want to solve complex technical problems while contributing to the future of digital entertainment delivery.

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Responsibilities For Senior Systems Engineer

  • Architect, deploy and provision content delivery infrastructure
  • Conduct business and operational requirements gathering
  • Lead proof-of-concept initiatives
  • Assist in training and evaluation of technical staff
  • Assist in technology roadmaps development
  • Develop and implement service monitoring tools
  • Provide service sustainment and technical support
  • Engage with technical and business stakeholders
  • Participate in rotating on-call schedule
  • Collaborate with multiple teams

Requirements For Senior Systems Engineer

Linux
Python
Go
Rust
  • 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent field
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Strong experience with HTTP webserving and content delivery
  • Experience with Apache, NGINX, or Varnish webserver applications
  • Familiarity with complex network topology
  • Comfortable with Infrastructure-as-Code tools
  • Proficiency with interpreted or compiled languages
  • Solid understanding of web security protocols
  • Previous support for hybrid public/private environments

Benefits For Senior Systems Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401k

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