Senior Software Engineer

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

Description For Senior Software Engineer

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. The Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI) team is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Payment team, working on critical payment systems that serve millions of customers across Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Star platforms.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing crucial payment systems and playing an integral role in our multi-tenant payment processing system. You'll work on ensuring high availability, scalability, and resilience of our payment infrastructure. The role involves exploring international payment landscapes and gaining insights into global payment challenges as we expand our streaming services worldwide.

Why Join Us:

  • Building the Future: You'll be part of designing and building infrastructure that powers Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses
  • Reach & Scale: Our platforms delight millions of consumers every minute, from Disney+ and Hulu to ABC News and ESPN
  • Innovation: We develop groundbreaking products that shape industry norms and enhance audience experiences

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $203,900 depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, bonus potential, and long-term incentives.

This is an exceptional opportunity to:

  • Influence technical direction in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment
  • Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and distributed systems
  • Be part of a team that processes payments for millions of customers globally
  • Shape the technical architecture of Tier 1 services

Join us in this exciting journey where your work directly contributes to the growth and success of Disney's streaming services, impacting how millions of people worldwide experience entertainment.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Manage crucial payment systems in a multi-tenant environment
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience of payment systems
  • Influence technical direction and architecture of Tier 1 services
  • Explore international payment landscapes and solve global payment challenges
  • Take ownership of features/functionality and deliver end-to-end projects

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Scala
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience
  • Experience in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems
  • Familiarity with AWS products and services
  • In-depth experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
  • Track record of successfully delivering end-to-end projects
  • Exceptional social skills and ability to work with multi-functional partners
  • Understanding of overall system architecture

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentive units

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