Sr Software Engineer

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, 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 full software development lifecycle for our systems, encompassing conceptualization, design, implementation, code review, unit testing, QA validation, load testing, launch, and performance measurement. 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 the 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 Electronic Engineering, or a comparable field of study, 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 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 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 in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, let us know and we will provide an accommodation that is related to the accessibility of the application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr Disney