Sr Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Santa Monica, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$138,900–$186,200 Per Year
SKILLS
Advertising, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Best Practices, Billing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Debugging Skills, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Design Services, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Entertainment and Media, Information Technology & Information Systems, Load Testing, Mentoring, Metrics, Node.js, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Quality Assurance, Requirements Management, Sales Management, Server Programming/Applications, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Sports, Streaming Technology, System Lifecycle, Technical Leadership, Unit Test, Validation Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Santa Monica, CA
POSTED
Today
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 hundreds of millions of people around the world.


+ 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.


Responsibilities:


+ Work alongside Product and Business teams to understand the business implications and user flows for sign-up, switch, cancellation, and account management.

+ Work closely with the Product team to transform requirements into clearly defined technical implementations.

+ Develop a future-proof presentation API that powers the commerce experiences.

+ Mentor junior engineers on the team.

+ Lead technical discussions to share expertise and best practices with the team.

+ Understand key dependencies between core commerce systems such as payments, billing, and subscriptions and how they will affect clients.

+ Be responsible for the complete software development lifecycle for our systems, encompassing conceptualization, design, implementation, code review, unit test, QA validation, load-test, launch, and measure performance.

+ Define technical and operational critical metrics to measure system health.


Basic Qualifications:


+ Proficient in server-side development

+ Strong programming skills (TypeScript or related programming languages)

+ Strong understanding of Node.js echo system.

+ Strong design patterns and architectural skills

+ API design experience (authoring and providing feedback) with stakeholders.

+ Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

+ Excellent debugging skills

+ Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to find compromises that move the team forward.

+ Minimum of 5 years of related work experience

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


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The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica is $138,900 - $186,200 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: 10149633

Location: Santa Monica,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