Senior Manager, Software Development Engineer in Test

Senior Manager, Software Development Engineer in Test 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. We build world‑class products that enhance storytelling and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. 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 worldwide. Why join us Building the future of Disney’s media – Our technologists design and build products and platforms that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact – Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans’ connections with the company’s brands and stories (e.g., Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC). Innovation – We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex technical problems. Job Summary The DEEP & Technology team is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager (M3) to lead and scale our Quality Engineering organization supporting commerce, data, and advertising systems. In this role you will provide strategic, operational, and technical leadership across multiple quality engineering teams, ensuring robust test automation, reliability, and business impact at scale. You will develop and execute a quality strategy that drives measurable improvement in system reliability, speed of delivery, and product excellence, partnering closely with executives, engineering leadership, and cross‑functional business units. Ideal candidates are visionary people leaders with a proven track record of growing high‑performing teams, implementing transformational quality programs, and delivering significant value in complex and rapidly evolving environments. Responsibilities Lead, inspire, and develop multiple quality engineering teams and people leaders, fostering a culture of technical excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning. Define a multi‑year vision and strategic roadmap for quality engineering across the advertising platform, aligned with company business and technology goals. Champion organizational transformation, driving best‑in‑class practices, tools, and quality metrics at scale. Set the technical direction for large‑scale test automation architecture, cloud‑native solutions, and intelligent testing initiatives. Sponsor and guide the evolution of shared automation frameworks, tools, and platforms across product and engineering teams. Ensure timely resolution and prevention of high‑severity outages through postmortems, root cause analysis, and systemic improvements. Develop, communicate, and execute the quality engineering strategy across multiple product groups, balancing innovation, risk, and operational needs. Oversee resource planning, hiring, and organizational design to scale quality engineering talent as needed. Take ultimate responsibility for quality governance, compliance, and traceability across all product lines within your scope. Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior leadership in engineering, product management, data science, product operations, and business teams. Articulate quality risks, trade‑offs, and long‑term strategies to executive stakeholders and provide regular reporting on quality metrics and outcomes. Lead cross‑functional initiatives to embed test automation and quality engineering early and effectively throughout the development lifecycle. Minimum Qualifications 10+ years of experience in software quality engineering, test automation, or software development, with at least 5 years managing managers or leading multi‑team organizations. Proven track record of scaling and transforming quality engineering functions in complex, cloud‑native, high‑scale environments. Demonstrated experience defining and driving organizational strategy, advocating for quality at the senior/executive level, and influencing business outcomes. Expertise in modern test automation frameworks, CI/CD, and emerging trends in software quality. Knowledge of software engineering practices and agile approaches. Strong desire to establish and improve product quality. Advanced proficiency with Python or modern object‑oriented languages; experience with ad‑tech or large‑scale systems is a plus. Willingness to take challenges head on while working as part of a team. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills. Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience). Compensation The hiring range for this position in California is $171,600 – $230,100 per year and in New York is $179,700 – $241,000 per year. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and 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 other benefits, depending on the level and position offered. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. #J-18808-Ljbffr