Sr Software Engineer

Sr Software Engineer Job ID: 10149633 Location: Santa Monica, California, United States Business: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date posted: May 15, 2026 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. 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 ecosystem. 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 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. Equal Employment 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. Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Walt Disney Company