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Senior Software Engineer at The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company

Overview

Join The Walt Disney Company's Entertainment & ESPN Technology team as a Senior Software Engineer in New York, NY. This role is pivotal in reimagining how we create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while transforming our media business for the future. You will be at the forefront of evolving our streaming and digital products in innovative ways, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in advertising and distribution, and delivering unmatched content.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Building the Future: You will be involved in designing and building the infrastructure that powers our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
  • Reach & Scale: Work on products and platforms that delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+.
  • Innovation: Engage in the development and implementation of groundbreaking products and techniques that set industry standards and enhance audience experiences.

Engineering Services

Our Engineering Services team designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology’s worldwide content production and distribution platforms. This includes Quality Assurance, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security.

Role Responsibilities

  • Contribute to solutions and frameworks that redefine engineering systems.
  • Serve as a technical leader, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
  • Enhance engineering data capabilities to empower developer teams to improve viewer experiences.
  • Coordinate and contribute to investigations and analysis.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation across the engineering landscape.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Backend and Frontend Software Development.
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Golang, Rust, JavaScript, Java, Scala, C++, C#.
  • Strong expertise in backend development and architecture, experience with distributed systems.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading a small team.
  • Familiarity with data platforms like MySQL, Databricks, Snowflake, or Datadog.
  • Experience in the streaming industry is a plus.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $142,600 to $191,100 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits
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  • Health insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • 401(k)

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