Sr Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise.
$138,900 - $203,900
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Sr Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI) team's Payment division. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on payment systems that serve millions of customers across Disney's major streaming platforms including Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.

The position involves managing crucial payment infrastructure that processes transactions for Disney's global streaming services. You'll be working with a fast-paced team to ensure payment systems remain highly available, scalable, and resilient while helping shape the technical architecture of Tier 1 services.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems, working with AWS cloud services, and managing both relational and NoSQL databases. The role requires strong technical depth combined with excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional partners.

The company offers competitive compensation including base salary ranges from $138,900 to $203,900 (varying by location), plus bonus opportunities and long-term incentives. You'll be part of Disney's larger technology organization that's transforming the media business and creating magical viewing experiences for audiences worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work at massive scale, tackle complex payment challenges, and contribute to the future of Disney's streaming platforms. You'll be joining a company with a rich legacy in entertainment while working on cutting-edge technology that reaches millions of users globally.

The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Experience with Scala and distributed systems is highly valued. You'll be working from one of Disney's major tech hubs in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Seattle.

Last updated 11 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer

  • Manage crucial payment systems and play an integral role in multi-tenant payment processing system
  • Influence technical direction and shape technical architecture of Tier 1 services
  • Explore international payment landscapes and gain insights into global payment challenges

Requirements For Sr Software Engineer

Scala
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 5 years related work experience
  • Experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems
  • Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, etc.)
  • Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
  • Strong track record of end-to-end project delivery
  • Exceptional social skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
  • Understanding of overall system architecture

Benefits For Sr Software Engineer

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

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