Sr Software Engineer

A leading entertainment and media enterprise developing streaming products and transforming Disney's media business for a new era.
$148,994 - $199,870
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment
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Description For Sr Software Engineer

Join Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology as a Senior Software Engineer on the Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI) team, where you'll play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge solutions for Disney's streaming platforms. This position focuses on building and implementing features that drive subscriptions, engagement, and monetization across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

As part of the newly established CGX Team, you'll work on innovating commerce and growth experiences using data-driven decision-making and experimentation. The role involves close collaboration with Product Management, Design, and Engineering teams to create experiences that enhance customer value and business growth.

The position offers an opportunity to work on systems that reach millions of users worldwide, contributing to the future of entertainment and sports streaming. You'll be responsible for implementing customer-facing features, conducting A/B tests, and ensuring high performance and scalability of the systems.

Key technical requirements include strong programming skills in Java or Scala, experience with distributed applications on AWS, and familiarity with A/B testing. The role requires 5+ years of engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means being part of a team that's reimagining viewing experiences for some of the world's most beloved stories. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $148,994 to $199,870 per year, plus bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on how millions of people worldwide consume entertainment and sports content. You'll be working in San Francisco, contributing to products that define the future of streaming media while being part of Disney's legendary commitment to innovation and storytelling.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer

  • Implement customer-facing features with focus on performance and scalability
  • Build and deploy A/B tests with cross-functional partners
  • Support system improvements for scalability and performance
  • Write, debug, test, and document high-quality code
  • Develop reliable systems and support on-call responsibilities
  • Communicate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and manage expectations

Requirements For Sr Software Engineer

Java
Scala
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field
  • Minimum 5 years of engineering or related work experience
  • Experience building high-quality, reliable, and scalable features for consumer-facing products
  • Strong programming skills in Java or Scala
  • Familiarity with distributed applications on AWS
  • Experience with A/B testing and experimentation-driven development

Benefits For Sr Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Long-term incentive units
  • Financial benefits

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