Product Software Engineer II

Department/Group Overview 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. The team marries technology with creativity to build world‑class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators, Creators and Builders, Entertainers and Engineers. 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 around the world. Reasons to Join Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans’ connections with the company’s brands and stories—Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, ABC News and many more. These products and brands, and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry, matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. The Content Platforms team’s mission is to reimagine the technical ecosystem that empowers The Walt Disney Company to harness its unparalleled storytelling and distribute it around the world. If You Enjoy working with teams of talented and passionate people Have excellent communication skills Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles Have curiosity and interest in how content goes from inception to consumers Employ positive thinking and can work constructively in a diverse team setting Enjoy transforming business strategy into innovative products & platforms Value learning and being exposed to new experiences Love working in a startup culture Find Media & Entertainment industry fascinating Job Summary Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and JVM‑based technologies Contribute production‑quality code with a focus on scalability, performance, security, and reliability Collaborate with senior engineers to evolve service architecture, APIs, and data models Participate in code reviews, testing, and operational readiness to ensure high code quality Work within a modern DevOps environment, contributing to CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and operational support Help deliver features iteratively, incorporating feedback and continuously improving the platform Learn and apply new technologies, including AI‑enabled capabilities, as they relate to media servicing workflows As a Software Engineer II you will be part of a team that builds and maintains complex systems for managing the fulfillment and ordering of content for Disney’s supply chain, from order creation to title delivery on DTC platforms. You will assist in the design, development, testing and deployment of high‑quality software solutions. You will apply excellent communication skills while interfacing with both technical and product teams to capture new system requirements and then apply your expertise in software development in the delivery of innovative solutions for those requirements. We’re looking for a passionate, impactful, technical contributor who can bring the best out in themselves and those around them. Responsibilities And Duties Provide technical guidance and evangelize best practices Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our core systems and how they interact with upstream and downstream dependencies Contribute and review code, set standards, and work with engineers to ensure product and design specifications are met Responsible for fundamental platform performance, scalability, and resiliency Partner with stakeholders to refine requirements and propose solutions to problems that span multiple teams Contribute to cross‑functional troubleshooting of complex issues as needed Required Education, Experience / Skills / Training 3+ years of professional experience building backend or full‑stack web applications Strong experience with Java / Java EE / JVM‑based languages Solid understanding of RESTful API design and service‑oriented architectures Experience working with document‑based or NoSQL data stores Familiarity with building and supporting highly available, secure, and performant systems Experience collaborating in an agile, team‑based development environment 3+ years relevant industry experience Preferred / Nice To Have Exposure to cloud‑native development (AWS or similar) Experience with DevOps practices such as CI/CD, logging, monitoring, or infrastructure‑as‑code Interest in or exposure to AI/ML‑assisted features, automation, or data‑driven systems Experience working on platforms that process large files, workflows, or asynchronous jobs Required Education BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA & Bristol, CT is $117,500 - $157,500. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Walt Disney Company