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

Description For Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Disney Streaming Technology LLC, part of Disney Entertainment, is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead their Identity Engineering organization. This role involves setting technical and architectural direction for consumer identity and access management systems used across Disney's major platforms including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The position offers an opportunity to lead high-impact engineering teams building globally-scaled systems that touch millions of consumers.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring expertise in cloud technologies, JVM languages, and modern software architecture. You'll be responsible for mentoring engineering leaders, driving technical excellence, and ensuring delivery of robust identity solutions. The position offers competitive compensation ($193,100-$258,900) plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and bonus opportunities.

Working from the New York office, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and QA to shape the future of Disney's identity platforms. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of relevant experience, strong technical depth in backend systems, and proven leadership abilities. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading entertainment companies while working with cutting-edge technologies at massive scale.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

  • Lead design, development, testing, deployment of client SDKs and microservices
  • Promote and support Agile methodologies
  • Mentor engineering leaders and squad members
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, and other stakeholders

Requirements For Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Java
Scala
Kubernetes
  • 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 Azure

Benefits For Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

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

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