Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer Job ID 10150849 Location Glendale, California, United States / Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Job Summary Content Platforms Engineering is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help build and innovate a world‑class shared service platform to support content delivery for brands such as Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC, Marvel and Star Wars. Our team of talented software engineers builds and manages a diverse suite of products and services that advance Disney’s media supply chain powering some of the most watched entertainment content. You will help to define platform capabilities, design and implement product solutions, while balancing complexity, speed of implementation, and expandability. Responsibilities Participate in the design and implementation of multi‑layered distributed systems delivering reliable software solutions at scale Collaborate & troubleshoot in the analysis and resolution of engineering problems involving distributed services and APIs Oversee service performance, scalability, and event planning requirements Provide guidance and enforcement of development practices and processes; review code and work with team members to ensure product and design specifications are met Research and learn new technologies Basic Qualifications 5+ years relevant industry experience Proficiency in at least one core programming language (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Python, or JavaScript) for building reliable and maintainable software solutions; experience working with microservices and REST APIs Familiarity with AWS and its core services (S3, Lambda, EC2) Experience with at least one database system (SQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch); experience with messaging technology such as Apache Kafka Experience with software development best practice, including functional or object‑oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms Exposure to full lifecycle of application development, including best practices of unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc. Motivated self‑starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with Video Streaming and Playback Experience with DRM technologies Required Education B.S. in Computer Science or related field preferred Compensation The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400 per year. The base pay offered will also consider internal equity and may vary by geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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 other benefits. EEO Statement Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Disability Accommodation For Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, email View email address on click.appcast.io with your request. This address is not for general employment inquiries. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev