Senior Software Engineer, Media Platform & Workflows

Sr Product Software Engineer Job ID: 10150772 | Location: Bristol, Connecticut, United States | Business: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology | Date posted: May 22, 2026 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 suite of Media Services. 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 such as 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, including 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 on external vendors and saving costs. 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 to 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 in at least one core programming language (e.g., Java, Python, or C/C++). Experience working with REST APIs or GraphQL 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/CloudFormation, and Jenkins. Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Expertise with the full lifecycle of application development, including best practices of unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc. 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 communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to large‑scale production systems with complex backends in Java/Node. 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 Bristol, CT is $141,900 to $190,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and 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. Equal Opportunity 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. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world. 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