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Sr Product Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$141,900–$190,300 Per Year
SKILLS
AWS Lambda, Advertising, Agile Programming Methodologies, Algorithms, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asset Management, Business Support, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Content Delivery/Distribution, Content Management, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Data Structures, Docker, Elasticsearch, Entertainment and Media, FFmpeg, Jenkins, Large-Scale Systems, Mentoring, MongoDB, Multimedia, Node.js, Operations Management, PostgreSQL, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Engineering, Production Control, Production Support, Production Systems, REST (Representational State Transfer), Redis, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Sports, Streaming Technology, Supply Chain, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, Video Processing, Web Services, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Glendale, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
Department/Group Overview:


Disney Entertainment & ESPN & Technology


On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.


_A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN & Technology_


+ Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

+ Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.

+ Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.


Content Platform & Operations is ultimately responsible for successfully delivering Disney’s entertainment and sports content to millions of people every day. This involves developing, operating, and managing a global content supply chain – the myriad of steps involved from taking a finalized TV show/movie, or live piece of content, from inside Disney to audiences around the globe, in their preferred language and format. This team also manages technology operations in Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.


Job Summary:


We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Content Platform Engineering team, focusing on building and enhancing platform capabilities with a strong emphasis on supporting our existing Asset Management platform: Wonderland. Our team develops and manages a diverse suite of products and services that power Disney’s media supply chain, supporting content delivery for iconic brands like Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC, Marvel, and Star Wars.


In this role, you will design and implement scalable content workflows, data pipelines, and platform services that support media centric workflows. This includes media transformations, video processing, media security, and content management. You will work closely with an existing team working on expanding Disney’s internal capability set, thereby reducing reliance and saving costs on external vendor needs. Leveraging software engineering principles and cloud infrastructure, you will build robust, extensible services that drive autonomous content workflows at scale.


Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:


+ Write and Maintain Software Solutions : Design, write, test, and deploy high-quality code to develop reliable, maintainable software solutions.

+ Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams : Work closely with platform engineers, product teams, and stakeholders o ensure technical solutions effectively support business goals and content strategies.

+ Production Support : Monitor and optimize production systems, ensuring platform stability, performance, and uptime.

+ Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.


Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:


Basic Qualifications


+ 5+ years relevant industry experience

+ Proficiency building backend services with Node.js (TypeScript preferred)

+ Experience working with REST APIs for building and consuming web services.

+ Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and their core services (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2).

+ Solid understanding of software design principles, algorithms, and data structures.

+ Experience with build and deployment technologies such as Docker, Gitlab-CI, Terraform/Cloud formation, and Jenkins

+ Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

+ Expertise with full lifecycle of application development, including best practices of unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc

+ Experience with event streaming and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka)

+ Experience with a wide range of data store technologies such as MongoDB , Redis, Elasticsearch, Postgres, and DynamoDB

+ Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology

+ Team player with strong oral and written communications skills


Preferred Qualifications


+ Exposure to large scale production systems with complex backends in Node.js

+ Experience working with media centric workflows and systems (ffmpeg, mediainfo)

+ Experience with Event based processing for asynchronous workflow management

+ Exposure to integrating AI driven solutions into production systems

+ Previous work experience in media or entertainment technology, particularly in content distribution and media supply chain.


Required Education


+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.


The hiring range for this position in Glendale is $141,900 - $190,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job ID: 10150867

Location: Glendale,California

Job Posting Company: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

About the Company

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The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is the global leader in high-quality entertainment and innovative technology. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Entertainment Venues and Theaters
WEBSITE
https://jobs.disneycareers.com

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