Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Disney Streaming Technology delivers Consumer Identity and Access Management capabilities across The Walt Disney Company including D+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Parks.
$193,100 - $258,900
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment
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Description For Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Disney Streaming Technology LLC, part of Disney Entertainment, is seeking a Sr. Manager of Software Engineering to lead their Identity Engineering organization. This role will be instrumental in delivering Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities across The Walt Disney Company's major platforms including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Parks. The position offers an opportunity to work with high-traffic, globally replicated systems that are integral to every consumer's Disney experience.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring expertise in cloud architecture, JVM languages, and agile methodologies. You'll be empowered to set technical direction and influence roadmaps while leading engineering squads in an inclusive, dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of experience, strong technical capabilities in Java/Scala/Kotlin, and cloud platform expertise. You'll work in a collaborative environment, partnering with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver exceptional consumer experiences. The position offers competitive compensation ($193,100-$258,900) plus comprehensive benefits including bonus potential and long-term incentives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineering leader to make a significant impact at one of the world's premier entertainment companies, working on systems that serve millions of users globally while helping shape the future of streaming technology.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

  • Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of client SDKs, stateful microservices, and lambdas in a multi-region cloud environment
  • Promote and support Agile methodologies
  • Mentor engineering leaders and their squad members
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, Operations, and other stakeholders

Requirements For Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Java
Scala
Kotlin
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field
  • Minimum of 10 years related work experience
  • Familiarity with JVM languages: Java, Scala, or Kotlin
  • Familiarity with cloud providers: AWS, GCP, or Microsoft Azure

Benefits For Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Medical Insurance
  • Medical Benefits
  • Financial Benefits
  • Bonus
  • Long-term Incentives

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