Software Engineer II

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$120,300 - $161,300
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Software Engineer II

Join Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology as a Software Engineer II in the Content Experience & Delivery team, where you'll be building systems that provide data at scale to teams across Disney+, Hulu, and Star+. This role involves implementing reliable, high-request services that deliver data powering streaming user experiences across web, mobile, and living room devices.

As part of a dynamic team, you'll collaborate with engineers, project managers, and product managers to design and implement solutions that directly impact millions of viewers worldwide. The role involves end-to-end project ownership, from initial design to production deployment, while maintaining high standards of code quality and documentation.

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology provides the technological backbone for Disney's media business units, focusing on innovation and scalability. The team builds and operates systems that publish data to Disney+ and Hulu's services, powering applications across multiple platforms including smart TVs, smartphones, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $120,300 to $161,300 per year, plus bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of a company that champions innovation, creativity, and inclusive storytelling while working on systems that reach millions of users globally.

Key responsibilities include participating in agile ceremonies, collaborating on solution design, writing and testing code, participating in on-call rotations, and performing code reviews. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of backend service experience, strong computer science fundamentals, and excellent communication skills.

Join a team that's reimagining how to create magical viewing experiences while transforming Disney's media business for the future. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale systems that directly impact how audiences worldwide experience entertainment, sports, and news content.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer II

  • Actively participate in daily stand-ups and other scrum ceremonies
  • Collaborate with team members to design new solutions
  • Write code to implement new features or optimize existing services
  • Test code through various means: unit tests, integration tests, performance tests
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation
  • Perform code reviews for members of the team

Requirements For Software Engineer II

Java
Kafka
  • 3+ years of related experience crafting and operating backend services
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Knowledge of caching technologies
  • Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals
  • Strong understanding of design patterns and principles
  • Knowledge of asynchronous programming
  • Knowledge of source control systems and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong communication skills

Benefits For Software Engineer II

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

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