Sr. System Reliability Engineer

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
$138,900 - $186,200
Site Reliability
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Sr. System Reliability Engineer

At Disney, we're storytellers pushing the boundaries of technology to bring stories to life across movies, products, games, parks, and media networks. The Systems Reliability Engineering (SRE) team plays a crucial role in elevating SRE practices throughout The Walt Disney Company, focusing on new technology adoption, complex problem-solving, and next-generation digital platform integration.

As a Senior SRE, you'll be part of the IAM SRE engineering team, helping create and deliver amazing experiences for Disney's guests, fans, and businesses. Your role will involve designing and implementing development pipelines, automating infrastructure and operations, establishing monitoring systems, and ensuring high reliability while maintaining security best practices.

The position requires expertise in Linux and Windows administration, strong software development skills in languages like Python, Go, or Java, and experience with CI/CD tools, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and container technologies. You'll work in a collaborative, high-energy environment alongside engineering, creative, and production teams to architect solutions, gather requirements, and provide excellent customer support.

Key responsibilities include translating ideas into tangible products, focusing on automation, resilience, and performance management. You'll serve as a subject matter expert, participating in tech talks and conferences. The role involves significant collaboration with various teams, applying scientific approaches to continuous improvement, and maintaining a high-accountability trust culture.

The Walt Disney Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, bonus opportunities, and long-term incentives. Working at Disney means joining a legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences, with operations in over 40 countries and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This role is based in Burbank, California, known as the "Media Capital of the World," home to Disney's main headquarters and over 1,000 media and entertainment companies. You'll be part of a team that champions innovation and creates entertainment experiences cherished both universally and locally.

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Responsibilities For Sr. System Reliability Engineer

  • Design, build, and support systems for large-scale enterprise production environment
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams
  • Gather requirements and troubleshoot issues
  • Implement system monitoring and instrumentation
  • Create automation frameworks and tools
  • Perform load testing and optimization
  • Create documentation and operational runbooks
  • Lead functional teams in systems integration
  • Mentor junior staff members

Requirements For Sr. System Reliability Engineer

Python
Go
Java
Node.js
Kubernetes
Linux
PostgreSQL
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
  • Expertise in Linux and Windows Server
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins)
  • Experience with Git source control
  • Cloud hosting experience (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
  • Container computing experience (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Web technologies knowledge (Java, Node.js, Tomcat, IIS, Apache/nginx)
  • Network protocols understanding (HTTP, DNS, SSL/TLS)
  • Advanced skills in Python, PHP, Ruby, Java, Go, Swift or C++
  • Experience supporting backend tools or services

Benefits For Sr. System Reliability Engineer

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

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