Sr. Software Engineer

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise known for creating world-class stories and experiences.
$138,900 - $203,900
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS · Streaming

Description For Sr. Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Content Experience Delivery team. This role is crucial in building systems that provide data at scale to teams across Disney Streaming. The position involves implementing reliable, high-request services that deliver data powering user experiences for Disney Streaming clients including Hulu, Disney+, Star+ and ESPN+, across web, mobile, and living room devices.

The ideal candidate will join a dedicated team of engineers who build and manage systems that publish data to Disney Streaming's internal and edge-facing services. This role requires expertise in working with large distributed data, messaging systems, APIs, and databases to construct distributed, large-scale services.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $203,900 depending on location, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and bonus opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to work on systems that impact millions of users while being part of Disney's innovative technology team that's shaping the future of streaming entertainment.

The role requires strong technical skills in Java, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure, combined with excellent communication abilities and a collaborative mindset. You'll be responsible for designing solutions, implementing features, conducting code reviews, and participating in on-call rotations to ensure system reliability.

Join Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology to be part of a team that's reimagining how people experience Disney's world-class content across multiple platforms and devices. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology while contributing to the evolution of Disney's streaming platforms and digital products.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Engineer

  • Actively participate in daily stand-ups and other scrum ceremonies
  • Design new solutions and drive alignment across engineering and product teams
  • Write code to implement new features or optimize existing services
  • Perform code reviews for members of the team
  • Coach and mentor other specialists
  • Execute on-call responsibilities such as deployments, monitoring, and investigating incidents

Requirements For Sr. Software Engineer

Java
  • 5+ years of experience crafting large-scale, highly available Java services
  • Strong programming skills in Java and other object-oriented languages
  • Experience using caching technologies
  • Strong understanding of design principles and patterns
  • Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals
  • Experience building web services
  • Experience deploying and scaling within a cloud infrastructure
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Benefits For Sr. Software Engineer

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

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