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Sr Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$141,900–$190,300 Per Year
SKILLS
Advertising, Agile Programming Methodologies, Architectural Services, Billing, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Entertainment and Media, High Availability, Information Technology & Information Systems, Java, Multimedia, NoSQL, On Call, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Development, Product Management, Product/Service Launch, Promotional Programs, Risk, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Server Programming/Applications, Software Engineering, Sprint Planning, Standup Meetings, Storytelling, Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Glendale, CA
POSTED
Today
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology


Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.


The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.


Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:


Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.


Commerce, Data & Identity (CDI) provides the core product management functions for areas crucial to Disney’s media businesses. These include initiatives and products that power digital commerce, identity, and growth, as well as those that reach uniquely across The Walt Disney Company enterprise, such as messaging and privacy, among others. Additionally, it is responsible for the data engineering, science, and products for Disney Entertainment & ESPN, along with their interconnection with other parts of The Walt Disney Company.


The CDI group is responsible for orchestrating the customer flow and integrating with various other backend services during signups for Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. We own and support many tier-1 services that need to be highly available in all regions. We are a fast-paced and fast-growing team, where you will have influence over the technical direction and architecture for the services and tools built by the team. You will also have an opportunity to learn about the international landscape and challenges in the area of billing, payments, subscriptions, offers, and promotions as our streaming services launch around the world over the next few years.


We are responsible for developing and operating The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer video businesses globally, including Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. Our core mission is to deliver global audiences the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time, or location. We serve consumers by bringing the world’s most beloved characters, timeless stories, legendary athletes, and epic sporting events to global audiences through outstanding direct-to-consumer video services. We strive daily to creatively challenge convention with innovative technology that gives consumers the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time, or location.


Responsibilities:


+ Be responsible for tier-1 services that power hundreds of millions of end-users

+ Own tech design for various initiatives and projects that impact the commerce business and end-user experiences

+ Help shape the commerce platform with new capabilities and improvements that accelerate our business.

+ Be involved in code and architecture reviews for team members

+ Participate in Agile methodology and SCRUM processes such as Sprint Planning,

+ Backlog grooming, Daily Standups, and Retrospectives with the team

+ Collaborate with peers and cross-functional partners to disambiguate, de-risk, and solve business problems

+ Provide on-call support for critical services on a rotational basis

+ Own features/functionality and deliver projects end-to-end with high quality and robust architecture


Basic Qualifications:


+ Minimum of 5 years of related experience crating and coding backend services

+ Proven track record of driving impact

+ Experience in backend server-side development for tier-1 services

+ Expertise in at least one language on the JVM

+ Experience working with cloud providers

+ Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL)

+ Experience investigating technical components and taking ownership of feature development

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience


The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $141,900.00 to $190,300.00 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: 10149861

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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