Senior Project Engineer (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)

About The RoleThe Sr. Project Engineer is a key technical leader on our Data Platforms team, responsible for the end-to-end design and integration of recording systems that connect camera networks with local storage across Disney Parks worldwide. You will be the solution architect for delivering reliable, high-performance systems that allow operations teams to quickly review and respond to security events directly at the attraction level. You will also play a hands-on role developing software, partnering with engineering teams and vendors to ensure computer vision systems are successfully deployed and integrated on-site at our parks.This role sits at the intersection of systems design, project delivery, and operational scale. You will work closely with engineering leads, program managers, and operations teams to ensure the platforms you build are robust, maintainable, and ready to grow across new sites and use cases.You will report to the Manager, Data Platforms.This is a Project Hire/Internal Assignment with no guarantee of permanent placement with an estimated end date of 9/30/2028.Responsibilities/You Will:Recording architecture: Lead end-to-end technical design and integration of a distributed recording system that connects camera networks with local recording infrastructure across multiple park locationsSolution ownership: Own the overall architecture and performance of systems that enable on-site teams to review security alerts and recover footage quickly and reliablyProject delivery: Manage project scope, timeline, and budget across engineering, vendor, and stakeholder teams to ensure on-time, on-budget deliveryEdge deployment coordination: Partner with engineering teams to develop, deploy, and maintain software on local hardware at park locations to support computer vision systems running in real timePerformance at scale: Design systems that maintain speed and reliability as they grow across new sites, ensuring that response times and data availability meet operational requirementsTechnical leadership: Drive architectural decisions, define engineering standards, and provide guidance to other engineers contributing to shared platform componentsCross-team collaboration: Partner with infrastructure, operations, and program teams to align technical designs with real-world deployment environments and operational needsSystem reliability: Oversee the development of monitoring, alerting, and recovery capabilities into systems so that issues can be detected and resolved quickly with minimal disruption to park operationsDocumentation and knowledge sharing: Produce clear technical documentation and share architectural context with teammates to support onboarding, maintenance, and future developmentVendor and tool evaluation: Assess third-party tools and platforms as needed, recommending solutions that balance capability, cost, and long-term maintainabilitySecurity and data handling: Ensure that recording systems handle sensitive operational data responsibly, following established security standards and access controlsBasic Qualifications/You Have:4+ years of experience in software engineering and project delivery, with a focus on systems design, infrastructure software, or real-time applications, and a track record of leading complex technical projectsDemonstrated experience designing and building distributed systems or recording architectures that operate across multiple locations or environmentsExperience managing engineering project scope, timeline, and budget across cross-functional and vendor stakeholdersStrong understanding of how to architect for performance and reliability at scale, including experience with load, latency, and failure mode considerationsExperience developing software for deployment on local (edge) hardware, including familiarity with containerized environments using Docker and KubernetesWorking knowledge of Linux systems, networking fundamentals, and system-level interactions relevant to video or data recording pipelinesTechnical proficiency in PythonStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical designs to both engineering teammates and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to operate independently, manage competing priorities and project timelines, and make sound technical decisions with limited oversightFlexibility to travel occasionally to domestic and international park locations to support on-site deployment, validation, and stakeholder alignmentPreferred Qualifications:Experience working with computer vision systems, including integrating model inference into production software pipelinesBackground in physical security systems, access control platforms, or video management softwareProficiency in one or more backend languages such as Go, C++, or Java; comfort working across multiple layers of a software stackFamiliarity with streaming protocols or media handling (e.g., RTSP, RTMP, HLS) in the context of camera or recording systemsExperience building systems that support human review workflows, such as alerting dashboards or event playback toolsTrack record of delivering platform-level software that supports operational teams in high-stakes, real-time environmentsExperience integrating camera systems or similar hardware-adjacent softwarePMP or similar project management certification, or equivalent experience leading cross-functional engineering projectsEducation:Required - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related technical fieldPreferred - Master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related technical fieldThe hiring range for this position in Lake Buena Vista, FL is $100,100 - $134,200 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.Reference: 10159363