Sr Media Performance Engineer, Distribution

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise.
$99,900 - $140,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Sr Media Performance Engineer, Distribution

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) is seeking a Senior Media Performance Engineer to join their Distribution team. This role sits at the intersection of technology and innovation, focusing on building and maintaining the software and systems that prepare media content for the Disney Streaming platform. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge streaming technology while ensuring optimal performance across Disney's streaming services.

The ideal candidate will combine strategic planning with hands-on technical expertise, working closely with development, operations, and engineering teams. You'll be responsible for analyzing product health, responding to delivery escalations, and supporting high-profile content releases. This role requires deep knowledge of video streaming systems, content delivery networks, and performance optimization.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means being part of a team that's reimagining how to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories. You'll be contributing to products that reach millions of consumers daily through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN+. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with industry-leading technology while shaping the future of digital entertainment.

The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, expertise in streaming media technology, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You'll be joining a company with a rich legacy in entertainment while helping to build its digital future.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr Media Performance Engineer, Distribution

  • Analyze health of products utilizing internal and third-party tooling
  • Act as first responder to both internal and external delivery escalations
  • Execute mitigation steps to limit windows of impact
  • Curate documentation for issue tracking and impact analysis
  • Manage distribution policies using internal tooling
  • Support live events, high-profile content sunrises and feature releases

Requirements For Sr Media Performance Engineer, Distribution

Python
Java
Kubernetes
Redis
  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of substantial experience in streaming media, content distribution, or video technology
  • 3-5+ years of proven expertise in Live Video Streaming Systems
  • Experience in implementing distributed systems with microservice architecture
  • In-depth knowledge of video compression, codec standards
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving skills
  • Experience with ticketing and tracking systems like JIRA and Confluence

Benefits For Sr Media Performance Engineer, Distribution

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

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