Sr Software Engineer

A leading technology division that provides technological backbone and product development for Disney's media business units.
$138,900 - $195,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Sr Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Entertainment Platform team, you'll be part of building and supporting data pipelines, APIs, and core systems that power products across major brands like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, Marvel, and ABC News. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies to deliver scalable solutions that reach millions of consumers worldwide.

You'll be responsible for developing high-throughput consumer-facing experiences, building extensible solutions at scale, and advancing platforms using modern frameworks. The position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems supporting content distribution, management systems, and taxonomies for major entertainment brands. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot complex engineering problems, and influence technical strategy while working with cloud technologies and distributed systems.

The role combines technical expertise with the chance to impact how audiences experience entertainment globally. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, scalability, and technical excellence while working on products that delight millions of consumers every day. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with world-class entertainment brands in a technology-forward environment.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer

  • Design and implement multi-layered systems delivering high throughput consumer facing experiences
  • Operate mission-critical cloud-based services
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers
  • Design data models and build scalable backend services
  • Provide guidance and code review for junior engineers
  • Research and evangelize new technologies and architecture patterns

Requirements For Sr Software Engineer

Java
MongoDB
MySQL
Kafka
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
  • Experience with Java and open-source technologies
  • Experience with cloud-based technologies (AWS)
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Experience in developing high volume, cached, fault tolerant systems

Benefits For Sr Software Engineer

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

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