Staff Software Engineer

A leading entertainment company that brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers worldwide for over 95 years.
$152,200 - $204,100
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment

Description For Staff Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Studios is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Performance Marketing team within the Marketing Technology Unit. This role combines software engineering excellence with marketing technology innovation, focusing on creating and enhancing data-driven advertising solutions.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and entertainment marketing, where you'll be responsible for building and maintaining the "performance marketing engine" that drives Disney's digital advertising efforts. You'll be working with cutting-edge ad technologies and developing solutions that directly impact how Disney connects with audiences worldwide.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead the development of sophisticated tools and applications that support ad technology teams, implement quality controls, and drive engineering best practices. The role requires expertise in backend development, data engineering, and cloud technologies, with a focus on creating scalable, robust solutions for complex marketing challenges.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of experience, strong technical skills in Python, Java, and SQL, and the ability to mentor team members while driving technical excellence. You'll be working in a collaborative environment, partnering with data scientists, product managers, and marketing professionals to deliver innovative solutions that enhance Disney's marketing capabilities.

This remote position offers competitive compensation ranging from $152,200 to $204,100 annually, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, bonus opportunities, and long-term incentives. You'll be part of The Walt Disney Studios' legacy of creating world-class entertainment while working on challenging technical problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Join a team that combines the magic of Disney storytelling with cutting-edge marketing technology, where your technical expertise will help shape how millions of people discover and engage with Disney's content and experiences. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, creative environment, and opportunity to impact one of the world's leading entertainment companies.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Design and build tools supporting ad technology teams
  • Drive software engineering and architectural best practices
  • Provide mentorship and guidance for team members
  • Develop and enhance Performance Marketing Engine capabilities
  • Create tooling for dynamic ad strategy management
  • Collaborate with data scientists and product managers
  • Implement quality controls and monitoring systems
  • Adapt applications to industry changes
  • Lead innovative enhancements to the Performance Marketing Engine

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

Python
Java
JavaScript
React
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field
  • 7+ years of related work experience
  • Experience developing well-documented applications and API-based services
  • Fluency with Python, Spark, and SQL
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
  • Experience partnering with data science teams
  • Understanding of media and marketing KPIs
  • Ability to manage multiple projects effectively

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer

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

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