Lead Content Distribution Engineer

Lead Content Distribution Network Engineer We are looking for a candidate specializing in caching technology, distributed networking, and operational experience in CDN edge services to join the Product Engineering organization as part of the Media Distribution Technology team. Job Summary: As Lead Content Distribution Engineer, you will design, maintain, and optimize CDN configurations for all CDNs in the Disney Distribution Mesh and manage day‑to‑day operations of the Disney Distribution Mesh. Areas of Focus: Configure and manage CDN configurations in the Disney Distribution Mesh Actively manage OpenCache deployments with ISPs globally Review performance metrics across caching infrastructure for improvements Review capacity and ensure alignment with global distribution strategy Oversee day‑to‑day operations of Disney Distribution Mesh Participate in tooling development to integrate 3rd party CDNs into the unified control plane Act as operational management contact for CDN support – managing incidents via communication with CDN support teams Identify areas for caching configuration tuning and adjustment Collaborate with operations and engineering organizations to solve caching issues Provide consultation on caching solutions to internal stakeholders Provide senior tier‑3 on‑call evaluation, escalation, and support Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Focus on operations and management of cache solutions Support product‑driven initiatives and projects Develop engineering tooling and automation Train and mentor team members Required Education, Experience, Skills, Training: Minimum of 7 years’ experience managing caching solutions Understanding of streaming video protocols (HLS) and how they interact with caching Ability to perform network troubleshooting Effective written and verbal communication skills Passion for troubleshooting and debugging Experience in a CDN environment Knowledge of video players and impact on cache logic Bachelor’s degree required Preferred Experience With: Architecture Caching (Varnish) Web serving (NGINX, HAProxy) Cloud technologies (AWS, GCP) Python or other scripting languages Security protocols (SSL certificates, TLS) Configuration management (Ansible, AWX) The hiring range for this position in New York is $135,400–$181,600 per year and in Santa Monica is $129,300–$173,300 per year. Base pay will vary by geography, knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to medical, financial, and other benefits. 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, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walt Disney Studios