Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Identity

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$234,400 - $314,300
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Identity

Join Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology as a Sr Principal Software Engineer in the Identity Engineering organization. You'll be at the forefront of developing Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities across The Walt Disney Company's major platforms including Disney+, ESPN, Hulu, Parks, and Cruises. In this role, you'll set technical and architectural direction, implement best practices, and provide expert guidance to engineering teams. You'll work with high-traffic, globally replicated systems that are crucial to user experiences across Disney's digital properties.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing, identity management, and distributed systems. You'll be part of the Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI) team, focusing on creating seamless user experiences and driving subscriptions, engagement, and monetization across Disney's streaming and digital products.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in JVM languages, cloud platforms, and data processing technologies. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that impact millions of users globally. The position offers competitive compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to work with one of the world's leading entertainment companies.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on how users interact with Disney's digital products while working with modern technologies and practices in a collaborative, innovative environment.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Identity

  • Define best practices for design, development, testing, deployment of microservices
  • Promote Open Standards for Identity management
  • Provide technical guidance to engineering leaders and teams
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, and Operations

Requirements For Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Identity

Java
Scala
Kotlin
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field
  • Minimum of 12 years of related work experience
  • Experience with JVM languages (Java, Scala, or Kotlin)
  • Experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Experience with Spark, Hive, or Presto

Benefits For Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Identity

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

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