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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. The Global Information Security (GIS) organization strives to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. We enable the business by integrating enterprise and business segment-specific supported services to create a robust, efficient, and adaptable cybersecurity program. Our key objectives are to: Secure the Magic by protecting information systems and platforms. Reduce Risk by proactively assessing, preventing, and detecting to prevent harm to the Company and our Guests. Strengthen the business through optimizing execution, application, and technology used to protect the Company. Innovate by investing in core capabilities to enhance operational efficiency. Team Description: Global Information Security (GIS) supports all of Disney's business segments, including Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DE&E). DE&E encompasses the operations of Disney's streaming services-Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ -as well as Disney's broadcast and cable networks, including ABC, ESPN, FX, Disney Channels, and National Geographic. DE&E sits at the intersection of entertainment, sports, and technology, striving to connect viewers with beloved stories while advancing the streaming industry with consumer-first innovations. Security professionals supporting DE&E work with industry-leading technologies to deliver world-class, highly secure services to customers. What You'll Do: We are seeking a Sr Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain internal applications and integrations that enhance the organization's core cybersecurity operations. This role bridges security engineering and software development, focusing on automating compliance, improving risk visibility, and accelerating security workflows through infrastructure-as-code and AI-driven modeling. This role will work closely with compliance analysts, infrastructure teams, and service owners across the enterprise to develop secure, scalable solutions supporting continuous compliance, risk modeling, and operational visibility. Design and develop internal cybersecurity tools and services to support compliance, visibility and risk modeling functions. Build and maintain integrations between legacy, in-house, and cloud-based systems using APIs and SDKs. Implement and manage IaC frameworks to automate security configuration and auditing workflows. Collaborate with compliance teams to translate audit and control requirements (SOX, PCI, etc.) into code-based solutions and enhancements in existing applications. Contribute to data ingestion and analytics pipelines that improve visibility across cloud and on-prem environments. Develop AI/ML models to assist with automated risk categorization, configuration detection, or control validation. Work with DevOps and Security Engineering to maintain consistent RBAC, IAM, and policy enforcement across multi-cloud and Kubernetes environments. Build, document, and maintain runbooks specific to internal APIs, service architecture, and developed frameworks. Stay up to date on cybersecurity trends, industry standards (ISO, NIST, CIS), and regulatory requirements. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and analysts, ensuring secure design and operational excellence. Required Qualifications & Skills: Minimum of 5 + years of experience in software development Experience with modern security tooling, DevSecOps , and AI/ML in cybersecurity Required Knowledge of: AWS: IAM, RBAC modeling, API and SDK-based resource discovery, Systems Manager (SSM) Git & GitHub: version control, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines Linux: security models, permissions, and bash scripting SQL: relational data modeling, queries, and integration with back-end systems Programming Languages: Python, C#, and/or Ruby Infrastructure as Code: Terraform Understanding of: Databases: user permission models for MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Couchbase, and MemSQL Operating Environments: on-premises, cloud, and Kubernetes-based systems Identity Systems: Active Directory, LDAP, Okta; user lifecycle management and directory integrations Configuration & Deployment Tools: Helm and Salt Security Frameworks: developing control-based automation and integrating security telemetry into compliance and risk modeling functions Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Scala and/or Golang Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex distributed environments Ability to translate security and compliance requirements into technical solutions Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams Strong sense of ownership and accountability for secure, maintainable code Relevant security certifications such as OSCP, ISC2 CISSP, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, SANS, CEH, etc. are a major plus. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Software, Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $141,900 to $190,300 per year, in Orlando, FL is $135,200 - $181,200, and in Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400 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.

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. 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. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: 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. Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality engineering, and the engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity. Job Summary: The DEEP & Technology team is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager (M3) to lead and scale our Quality Engineering organization supporting various 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: Organizational Leadership & Transformation Lead, inspire, and develop multiple quality engineering teams and people leaders (managers/technical leads), fostering a culture of technical excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning. Define the multi-year vision and strategic roadmap for quality engineering across the advertising platform, aligned with company business and technology goals. Champion organizational transformation, driving the adoption of best-in-class practices, tools, and quality metrics at scale. Technical Thought Leadership Set the technical direction for large-scale test automation architecture, cloud-native solutions, and intelligent testing initiatives (AI/ML-driven testing, autonomous pipelines, etc.). 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 organizational postmortems, root cause analysis, and systemic improvements. Strategic Planning & Execution 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 ensure scaling and allocation of quality engineering talent to meet evolving business needs. Take ultimate responsibility for quality governance, compliance, and traceability across all product lines within your scope. Cross-Functional & Executive Partnership 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; provide regular reporting on quality metrics and organizational outcomes. Lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure test automation and quality engineering are embedded early and effectively throughout the development lifecycle. Minimum Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in software quality engineering, test automation, or software development, with 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 for establishing and improving product quality Advanced proficiency with Python or modern OO languages; experience with ad-tech or large-scale systems is a plus Willingness to take challenges head on while being part of a team Strong communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) 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 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.

Principal Software Engineer, Media Architecture 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. 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. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: 1.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. 2.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. 3.Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Job Summary: We are redefining how streaming media is delivered, experienced, and scaled across a global ecosystem. From live and linear streaming to VOD workflows, advertising integrations, metadata platforms, and playback clients, our mission is to build a cohesive, high-performing media platform that powers world-class viewer experiences. We are seeking a Principal Software Architect to operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, shaping end-to-end solutions across the Media Engineering ecosystem. This role is not confined to a single domain. You will architect systems that span ingest, processing, orchestration, distribution, and playback across platforms such as Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN. This is a hands-on architecture role for a technical leader who can define vision, influence at scale, and dive deep into code and design when needed. What You'll Do Architecture & Technical Strategy Define and drive end-to-end solution architecture across Live, Linear, and VOD streaming workflows. Establish architectural patterns that unify media ingest, processing, metadata, ads, distribution, and playback ecosystems. Lead cross-domain design for integrations with Ad platforms, metadata services, rights systems, and client applications. Contribute to long-term technical strategy, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and cost efficiency across the media supply chain. Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Engineering, Product, Program Management, and stakeholders teams to deliver cohesive platform solutions. Influence technical direction across multiple teams and organizations without direct authority. Lead architecture reviews, drive alignment, and resolve complex cross-system challenges. System Design & Implementation Design and document high-scale, distributed systems supporting millions of concurrent streams and global content distribution. Contribute to implementation where necessary, including prototyping, coding, and validating architectural decisions. Author clear architectural artifacts including solution designs, system diagrams, and technical proposals. Operational Excellence Champion best practices in observability, reliability, performance optimization, and cost management. Guide teams in building resilient systems with strong SLAs/SLOs. Use metrics and data to continuously improve system performance and user experience. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Challenge existing architectures and introduce modern approaches to evolving platform capabilities. Stay ahead of industry trends in streaming technologies, ad tech, and media workflows. Drive iterative improvements across systems, workflows, and developer experience. Basic Qualifications 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant time in architecture and distributed systems design. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience Proven experience designing and scaling high-throughput, low-latency systems in a cloud environment. Strong proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, Python, or similar. Deep understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and API design. Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms, including services such as S3, DynamoDB, Kinesis, SNS/SQS, or Kafka. Strong foundation in data modeling, system design, and performance optimization. Ability to write production-quality code and contribute hands-on when needed. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience with media streaming systems, including Live, Linear, and VOD workflows. Knowledge of video delivery protocols (HLS, DASH), encoding/transcoding pipelines, and CDN distribution. Experience with media player and client integrations for video playback Familiarity with Ad Tech ecosystems, including SSAI, and ad decisioning systems. Experience working with player/client technologies across web, mobile, and connected devices. Exposure to machine learning applications in media workflows (e.g., content enrichment, personalization). Prior experience operating in a large-scale streaming platform environment. What Sets You Apart You think in systems, not silos, and can connect architecture across domains. You balance vision with execution, capable of both defining strategy and delivering outcomes. You are a force multiplier, elevating teams through influence, clarity, and technical leadership. You are comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving alignment across complex organizations. Product Engineering Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity. The hiring range for this position in NY, NY is $197,400 to $264,700 per year and in Santa Monica, CA is $188,400 to $252,600 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.

Department Description At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. Team Description: The Data Solutions & Products group is part of Enterprise Technology. We are responsible for designing and developing enterprise solutions and managing a diverse portfolio of products and tools related to Data, Analytics and Automation used by business teams across The Walt Disney Company. The Lead Data Platform Engineer position is one of the key technical leadership roles on the team. You will have the opportunity to be the Lead Engineer for major development projects related to data & analytics solutions and platforms. The first project this role will be responsible as the Lead Engineer for leading is the implementation of a Finance Data Layer-a data lakehouse that provides data to Finance systems and applications including an EPM system, BI reporting & analytics, and AI/ML applications. You will be working in a challenging, fast-paced, highly collaborative and rewarding environment, as a member of product and project teams that work closely with each other and with our business partners to deliver innovative and industry-leading business solutions. What You'll Do: Leading teams of developers (both Disney Cast Members and external vendors) in major software/data development projects. Designing and developing highly scalable, distributed enterprise data platform solutions. Design, develop and implement scalable distributed enterprise data platform solutions, focusing on multi-cluster warehousing, data sharing, and optimized storage. Write code that establishes and enhances frameworks and design proof of concepts, and review code for correctness, and its impact on software architecture. Lead the development of high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like dbt, Python, Airflow and more to integrate diverse data sources. Provide mentorship and direction to more junior software engineers on the team; serve as an advanced resources for other engineers on the team. Being the ongoing technical lead for data platform products (post-implementation)-leading engineering support for the production platform, leading ongoing enhancement projects, guiding technical product roadmap Partner with Data Science, Analytics, and Product teams to ensure the platform meets evolving business requirements. Establish standards for data modeling (Vault, Star Schema), security (RBAC), and data quality frameworks. Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate well to both technical and business audiences Strong collaboration skills Required Qualifications & Skills: 7+ years of professional programming and design experience in Scala, Java, Python etc.; demonstrated experience designing and developing enterprise data solutions and platforms Demonstrated experience leading engineering initiatives on major software and data development projects Experience with medallion-based data Lakehouse architectures Experience with high-scale cloud data platforms and with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Expert knowledge of data integration, dimensional modeling and data warehousing techniques. Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for data Proficiency in Java, SQL Experience with Snowflake Preferred Qualifications: Experience with enterprise data domains is preferred (especially Finance and HR data) Experience with AI/ML Experience with SAP Systems (S4, BW, HANA, BDC) Experience with EPM Systems (e.g. Oracle EPM) Experience with Data Governance Experience with Master Data Management Experience with BI tools Required Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience Master's Degree a Plus The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $155,700 - $208,700 per year and in Seattle, WA is $163,100 - $218,700 per year and in Orlando, FL is $148,300 - $190,200 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.

At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. The Global Information Security (GIS) organization strives to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. We enable the business by integrating enterprise and business segment-specific supported services to create a robust, efficient, and adaptable cybersecurity program. Our key objectives are to: Secure the Magic by protecting information systems and platforms. Reduce Risk by proactively assessing, preventing, and detecting to prevent harm to the Company and our Guests. Strengthen the business through optimizing execution, application, and technology used to protect the Company. Innovate by investing in core capabilities to enhance operational efficiency. Team Description: Global Information Security (GIS) supports all of Disney's business segments, including Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DE&E). DE&E encompasses the operations of Disney's streaming services-Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ -as well as Disney's broadcast and cable networks, including ABC, ESPN, FX, Disney Channels, and National Geographic. DE&E sits at the intersection of entertainment, sports, and technology, striving to connect viewers with beloved stories while advancing the streaming industry with consumer-first innovations. Security professionals supporting DE&E work with industry-leading technologies to deliver world-class, highly secure services to customers. What You'll Do: We are seeking a Sr Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain internal applications and integrations that enhance the organization's core cybersecurity operations. This role bridges security engineering and software development, focusing on automating compliance, improving risk visibility, and accelerating security workflows through infrastructure-as-code and AI-driven modeling. This role will work closely with compliance analysts, infrastructure teams, and service owners across the enterprise to develop secure, scalable solutions supporting continuous compliance, risk modeling, and operational visibility. Design and develop internal cybersecurity tools and services to support compliance, visibility and risk modeling functions. Build and maintain integrations between legacy, in-house, and cloud-based systems using APIs and SDKs. Implement and manage IaC frameworks to automate security configuration and auditing workflows. Collaborate with compliance teams to translate audit and control requirements (SOX, PCI, etc.) into code-based solutions and enhancements in existing applications. Contribute to data ingestion and analytics pipelines that improve visibility across cloud and on-prem environments. Develop AI/ML models to assist with automated risk categorization, configuration detection, or control validation. Work with DevOps and Security Engineering to maintain consistent RBAC, IAM, and policy enforcement across multi-cloud and Kubernetes environments. Build, document, and maintain runbooks specific to internal APIs, service architecture, and developed frameworks. Stay up to date on cybersecurity trends, industry standards (ISO, NIST, CIS), and regulatory requirements. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and analysts, ensuring secure design and operational excellence. Required Qualifications & Skills: Minimum of 5 + years of experience in software development Experience with modern security tooling, DevSecOps , and AI/ML in cybersecurity Required Knowledge of: AWS: IAM, RBAC modeling, API and SDK-based resource discovery, Systems Manager (SSM) Git & GitHub: version control, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines Linux: security models, permissions, and bash scripting SQL: relational data modeling, queries, and integration with back-end systems Programming Languages: Python, C#, and/or Ruby Infrastructure as Code: Terraform Understanding of: Databases: user permission models for MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Couchbase, and MemSQL Operating Environments: on-premises, cloud, and Kubernetes-based systems Identity Systems: Active Directory, LDAP, Okta; user lifecycle management and directory integrations Configuration & Deployment Tools: Helm and Salt Security Frameworks: developing control-based automation and integrating security telemetry into compliance and risk modeling functions Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Scala and/or Golang Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex distributed environments Ability to translate security and compliance requirements into technical solutions Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams Strong sense of ownership and accountability for secure, maintainable code Relevant security certifications such as OSCP, ISC2 CISSP, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, SANS, CEH, etc. are a major plus. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Software, Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $141,900 to $190,300 per year, in Orlando, FL is $135,200 - $181,200, and in Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400 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.

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. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: 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. Ad Platforms is responsible for Disney's industry-leading ad technology and products - driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disney's sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms. This position will be responsible for working across multiple machine learning areas with primary focus on specialization in generative AI applications, including generative mixed media, language models, and other agentic multimodal technologies. Areas of work may include generative video, generative image, generative audio, chatbots, LLM applications, and mixed agentic workflows. Work will additionally include traditional machine learning applications as well, including development of classical ML models to optimize advertisement marketplace operations. Our mission is to advance AI and machine learning capabilities across Ad Platform by delivering scalable, high impact AI/ML and data science solutions that enhance generative advertisement creation and enhancement, as well as supporting efforts in more traditional AI application spaces such as Ad marketplace optimization, forecasting, and related ML and generative AI experimentation. We are seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join this innovative team. This role offers a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced ML engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, emerging technology, strategic impact, and cross-functional collaboration, across both generative AI and traditional ML applications. WHAT YOU'LL DO Develop, optimize, and productionize innovative technologies in generative AI (mixed media, video, and agentic LLM applications) as well as in traditional ML modeling applications. Create, evaluate, improve, optimize technologies Drive innovation and apply state of the art AI and machine learning across advertising domains, including inventory forecasting, ad experience, ad pacing, pricing, targeting, and efficient ad delivery. Invent and iterate on novel solutions to complex advertising challenges with rapid prototyping and deployment cycles. Design, build, and scale robust ML systems that power core ad platform capabilities Champion engineering excellence through best practices in code quality, system design, and operational reliability. Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical growth. WHAT TO BRING Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent experience. Prior experience rigorously developing, researching, and/or productionizing any of the following generative AI modeling or AI-based editing domains: image, video, mixed media, audio, LLMs, or agentic flows. Experience creating ML datasets (especially in computer vision or generative AI) or developing rigorous quality evaluation processes or data labeling processes. Must include an appreciation for the importance of rigorous quality evaluation processes. Experience developing language-processing applications via LLMs or agentic flows. Experience in rapid creative prototyping with generative AI is a plus, such as examples of rapid development of creative generative AI prototyping in research labs, hackathons, etc. Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying large-scale machine learning systems. Strong knowledge of AI/ML technologies, mathematics and statistics. Excellent communication, collaboration skills, and a strong teamwork ethic with both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, and numerical optimization with experience in programming languages such as Python (primary), Java and SQL Familiarity with deep learning tools and frameworks such as TensorFlow, Pytorch, Jax, Hugging libraries etc. Expert knowledge with traditional (tabular) ML modeling and methods. Proven proficiency in deep learning methodologies, fine tuning, and transformer architectures. A proven track record of thriving in a fast-paced, data-driven, and collaborative work environment. Experience working closely with UX and front end designers building production generative AI products. NICE-TO-HAVES MS or PhD (preferred) in computer science or equivalent experience. Experience with multimodal models and embedding techniques. Computer vision or visual content understanding experience. Experience in digital video advertising or digital marketing domain. Location: Seattle / Santa Monica / Glendale The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $171,600 to $230,100 per year and in Seattle is $179,700 to $241,000. 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.

Principal Software Engineer, Media Architecture 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. 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. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: 1.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. 2.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. 3.Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Job Summary: We are redefining how streaming media is delivered, experienced, and scaled across a global ecosystem. From live and linear streaming to VOD workflows, advertising integrations, metadata platforms, and playback clients, our mission is to build a cohesive, high-performing media platform that powers world-class viewer experiences. We are seeking a Principal Software Architect to operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, shaping end-to-end solutions across the Media Engineering ecosystem. This role is not confined to a single domain. You will architect systems that span ingest, processing, orchestration, distribution, and playback across platforms such as Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN. This is a hands-on architecture role for a technical leader who can define vision, influence at scale, and dive deep into code and design when needed. What You'll Do Architecture & Technical Strategy Define and drive end-to-end solution architecture across Live, Linear, and VOD streaming workflows. Establish architectural patterns that unify media ingest, processing, metadata, ads, distribution, and playback ecosystems. Lead cross-domain design for integrations with Ad platforms, metadata services, rights systems, and client applications. Contribute to long-term technical strategy, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and cost efficiency across the media supply chain. Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Engineering, Product, Program Management, and stakeholders teams to deliver cohesive platform solutions. Influence technical direction across multiple teams and organizations without direct authority. Lead architecture reviews, drive alignment, and resolve complex cross-system challenges. System Design & Implementation Design and document high-scale, distributed systems supporting millions of concurrent streams and global content distribution. Contribute to implementation where necessary, including prototyping, coding, and validating architectural decisions. Author clear architectural artifacts including solution designs, system diagrams, and technical proposals. Operational Excellence Champion best practices in observability, reliability, performance optimization, and cost management. Guide teams in building resilient systems with strong SLAs/SLOs. Use metrics and data to continuously improve system performance and user experience. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Challenge existing architectures and introduce modern approaches to evolving platform capabilities. Stay ahead of industry trends in streaming technologies, ad tech, and media workflows. Drive iterative improvements across systems, workflows, and developer experience. Basic Qualifications 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant time in architecture and distributed systems design. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience Proven experience designing and scaling high-throughput, low-latency systems in a cloud environment. Strong proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, Python, or similar. Deep understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and API design. Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms, including services such as S3, DynamoDB, Kinesis, SNS/SQS, or Kafka. Strong foundation in data modeling, system design, and performance optimization. Ability to write production-quality code and contribute hands-on when needed. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience with media streaming systems, including Live, Linear, and VOD workflows. Knowledge of video delivery protocols (HLS, DASH), encoding/transcoding pipelines, and CDN distribution. Experience with media player and client integrations for video playback Familiarity with Ad Tech ecosystems, including SSAI, and ad decisioning systems. Experience working with player/client technologies across web, mobile, and connected devices. Exposure to machine learning applications in media workflows (e.g., content enrichment, personalization). Prior experience operating in a large-scale streaming platform environment. What Sets You Apart You think in systems, not silos, and can connect architecture across domains. You balance vision with execution, capable of both defining strategy and delivering outcomes. You are a force multiplier, elevating teams through influence, clarity, and technical leadership. You are comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving alignment across complex organizations. Product Engineering Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity. The hiring range for this position in NY, NY is $197,400 to $264,700 per year and in Santa Monica, CA is $188,400 to $252,600 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.

At Disney Experiences Technology, our team creates world-class immersive and digital experiences for the Company's vacation brands , Disney's Parks and Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club. The Disney Experiences Technology team is responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including the MyDisneyExperience app and Hey , Disney! DX Technology and Digital is looking for a Manager - Product Management to lead a team of product managers and developers focused on optimizing digital experience across the funnel, driving qualified traffic into sales flows and converting. This role requires strategic vision, cross-functional leadership, and a deep understanding of consumer behavior, marketing and commercial best practices, conversion optimization, commerce technical acumen. The ideal candidate is highly analytical and collaborative, thrives in a complex matrix environment while wearing multiple hats, and can work with autonomy and accountability. They excel at synthesizing diverse technologies, data sources, and business capabilities into intuitive, high-quality products that guests love, balancing innovation with simplicity to deliver measurable impact. What You'll Do Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap across the funnel to optimize traffic quality and conversion. Champion the Guest experience by translating consumer needs, pain points, data, and market trends into outcome-driven product priorities. Provide strong thought partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on value, strategic objectives, and data-driven decision making. Synthesize complex inputs across large product lines/verticals to deliver a clear product definition and strategic roadmap. Develop technical strategies and supervise the day-to-day activities and deliverables of the development team. Mentor and grow talent. Manage digital features in production, monitor KPIs, report to leadership, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept and MVP to scaling and optimization. Partner with engineering, architecture, design, marketing, and data science to develop and refine features. Leverages AI to improve guest experiences, as well as drive operational efficiency. Required Qualifications & Skills 8+ years of product management experience, preferably in consumer-facing digital environments, 4+ years of leading development teams. Proven track record in delivering scalable digital experiences. Strong understanding of SEO, UX, and conversion optimization. Experience with agile product development and cross-functional collaboration. Experience leading and recruiting technical teams, including software engineers, system and platform engineers, software architects, and technical project managers Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution. Preferred Experience as Scrum Master, Agile Coach or Developer is a plus. Background in travel, leisure or e-commerce industries Required Education Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $163,400 to $219,100 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.

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. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: 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. Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney's linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney's media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney's EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams. Disney Media Engineers have a clear charter: to transform the capability and flexibility of how Disney acquires, produces, and distributes content worldwide, all while ensuring the highest levels of quality, efficiency, and resiliency. Disney Media Engineers often find themselves at the crossroads between hardware and software-based technology and must possess a comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of the technology that powers the generation, monetization, and distribution of all forms of consumer- facing linear and digital video/audio content. Responsibility includes numerous systems such as Playout Technology, Studios, Production Control Rooms, Remote Production, Post-Production, Contribution/Distribution Systems, Networking, Cloud Compute, Production Software and Virtual Environment and more. The Media Systems Engineer II position is another step toward technical proficiency. The Media Systems Engineer II primarily focuses on architecting, designing, and constructing the varied technical platforms that power our linear and digital platforms. The Media Systems Engineer II position will work closely under the direction of more senior engineers and 3rd party partners to develop technology that efficiently and effectively delivers on the requirements set forth by technical, business or operations leaders. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Architect, design, source, and construct media technology environments that allow DEEP&T Technology the ability to acquire, produce, store, stream, distribute our content. Resolve issues that affect production, broadcast, and content distribution across multiple DEEP&T networks including system outages, malfunctions, and related technical problems, and conduct diagnostic testing, repair, and replacement activities necessary to solve routine, specialized, and complex problems. Analyze and troubleshoot streaming audio/video signals in traditional SDI and IP 2110 essence flow routing environments. Analyze and troubleshoot cloud platforms as necessary. Manage third-party service providers by enforcing the agreed upon scope of services within the various signed service agreements (i.e., full time, freelance, union agencies, maintenance providers, contractors, service providers, etc.). Select, train, motivate and evaluate technical staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures. Specify and procure equipment, supplies and materials for Media technology systems within budget guidelines; receive and maintain equipment and supplies. Develop long range plans for future media technology needs, including capital improvements, to enhance production and distribution capabilities. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding technology facilities with a focus on maximizing the integration of all systems to meet business, marketing, and entertainment goals. Provide operational support of all activities related to operating, maintaining, and programming the audio and video production/distribution systems across the enterprise and other connected properties. Utilize system software health and performance monitoring platforms; troubleshoot and participate in repairing system problems and failures, participates in maintenance of systems, installs software patches, updates etc., to resolve and avoid service problems, and troubleshoots system problems as they relate to these services Performs upgrades to system hardware and software workflows under the supervision of a more experienced engineer or supervisor. Participates in complex engineering projects at the direction of more experienced engineers. Reviews, maintains, and contributes to system/workflow documentation. Participates in training and development objectives. Conducts peer training and development sessions. Extraordinary influencer who is skilled at connecting the dots at the organization, strategy, program, project, and event levels. Able to persuade and change the thinking of others without damaging relationships. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth environment with minimal direction, delivering under tight deadlines while multitasking, prioritizing projects, and communicating priority updates to team members. Able to operate with limited resources, exhibit dispassionate critical-thinking, and creatively solve problems. Motivated and inventive, always finds a way forward-eternal optimist with a committed drive for contributing and making a difference. Any other duties needed to help achieve Business Objectives Minimum Qualifications: 3 years of demonstrated and relevant experience in leading others ensuring efficient design/build, uptime, and overall stability of the technical environments of live media production and distribution. Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent major, and/or equivalent work experience. Scripting proficiency will be an advantage (Python, NodeJS, Bash, PowerShell) Knowledge and experience with integrating, implementing, or refreshing broadcast control room equipment, including familiarity with modern broadcast cabling infrastructure used in broadcast environments. Proficient in SMPTE standards for broadcast television and video production/streaming environments with a current certification such as not limited to ST 292M, ST 424M, ST 2110, ST 2059, IEE1588, ST 2022-7, SCTE-104, etc. Knowledge and experience with on-prem and cloud-based storage and compute infrastructure platforms and current technological offerings. At least one foundational cloud certification required, including but not limited to Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Cloud+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate. Knowledge and experience with compression techniques such as MPEG2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XS. Knowledge and experience with Evertz software control systems such as frame control via VistaLink or Magnum, EQX/EXE routers, and their monitoring software VLPRO, SDVN, VIP, VUE, MVP. Knowledge and experience with major media systems and the vendors that supply them in areas such as asset management systems, file-based workflows, media acquisition, transcoding/encoding, graphics, and NAS/SAN technologies Knowledge and experience with Nielsen (NACAT), VANC equipment, Linear Acoustics, and other related systems. Knowledge and experience with coordinated receiver decoders IRDs, core devices, edge devices, timing of video and audio systems, audio and video media file formats are a plus. Ability to create, read and interpret AutoCAD and other technical drawing/documentation tools. Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Perl, Python, Ruby, Shell, C or C++. Advanced track record for designing and building IP-based broadcast equipment including one or more of the following: Routers, switchers, audio boards, signal processers, encoder/decoder, video scalers, playback systems, etc. Studio Technology, video walls, cameras, VR set technology, image processing systems, touch screens, lighting, etc. File-based workflows like enterprise Media Asset Management systems (Cloud-based Cloud Compute or Local Network-based) including storage, compute, encode and distribution. Production control systems such as Imagine Communications or Grass Valley automation systems, Riedel trunking, Lawo, Calrec, Evertz . click apply for full job details

At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. What You'll Do: The Lead Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting purpose-built networks. This role serves as the technical leader for the network engineering and operations team, consistency, scalability, reliability, and alignment with long-term business and technology strategies. As the lead network engineer, this individual will be responsible for peer approvals , technical guidance and maintain technical expertise . In addition, this role provides mentorship, technical leadership, and Tier 3 escalation support to the Network engineering and operations teams while partnering closely with stakeholders across the organization. The Lead Network Engineer works closely with the business to collaboratively ideate, develop and implement innovative technology solutions that enable business unit capability needs. The Lead is seen as critical partner to the business unit team, and partners closely through all aspects of solution development and deployment. Mentors team members in the areas of technical aptitude and expertise , soft skills, risk analysis and relationship management Adeptly performs relationship management across all levels of the business unit and network services teams Directly participates in and oversees the design, engineering and deployment of business unit network solutions and capabilities Advocates for the business unit, and it needs in driving new standards, processes and the adoption of new technologies Oversee and manages quality service delivery from vendors and 3rd parties Performs risk management with respect to project oversight and solution development oversight, quickly raising issues to leadership Applies business rationale in the review of designs and solutions developed by the team, ensuring fit for use and financial efficacy Understands how data can improve efficiency and employs methods to exploit these benefits Provides expert technical leadership and is adept in the core technologies required . BU specific technologies - expert understanding of not only core network concepts and technologies, but also maintains working knowledge of BU specific technologies Drives development and enhancement of vendor technologies, strategies and roadmaps Drives adherence to technical standards, and where appropriate , proposes new standards and technologies Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum of 7 + years of technology evaluation, problem resolution and project management experience. 5+ years of technology evaluation, problem resolution and project management experience. Advanced communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of technical and managerial personnel to solve complex problems. Strong customer service skills and orientation. Knowledge of film entertainment, hospitality, video distribution, multicast and broadcast. Experience in Wide area and Local Area network design, configuration, installation, evaluation, problem resolution, and project management. Deep understanding of network concepts such as LAN, WAN, Internet and WiFi Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and oversee complex projects Strong presentation skills Adept at written and oral communications Strong requirements facilitation skills Ability to interface and collaborate directly with IT constituents, executives, business partners, and vendors Ability to think innovatively Self-organizing and motivated Has demonstrated success in the areas of team leadership, management and mentorship Can scale influence and leadership across a broad array business use cases and projects Understands and can practically apply the concepts of infrastructure service delivery, and service roadmaps. Seeks to understand customer perspective/feedback and informs leadership (voice of the customer) Thinks in terms of technologies and business/technical capabilities Can comprehend and apply architecture and frameworks to engineering designs and design reviews Understands delivery of infrastructure as a service Possesses strong communication skills resulting in the ability to produce clear, concise and consumable verbal and written communications/depictions Is self-organizing and capable of autonomous execution Is self-aware Is able to effectively interact with cross functional senior technical and executive resources Preferred Qualifications: Core vendor specific certifications (Cisco and/or Arista and/or Palo Alto) Required Education : Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience The hiring range for this position in Raleigh, NC and Morrisville, NC is $148,300 to $198,800 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.

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. 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. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: 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. Ad Platforms is responsible for Disney's industry-leading ad technology and products - driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disney's sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms. Job Summary: As a Software Engineer, you will use your deep Salesforce CRM Analytics, scripting, DevOps, and data persistence skills to write and test code that delivers new features for our application portfolio. You will be an important part of a motivated team where we'll be looking for you to be a key contributor to collaborate on application architecture, code quality, and make sure we are building the right things for our users. We want someone that has grown up through the software development ranks - possessing 3 or more years' experience in designing and architecting highly scalable, secure, performant, and usable web applications using Salesforce and CRM Analytics. The ideal candidate would possess skills in Salesforce technology while having experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), coupled with hands on persistence and data streaming technology experience (Snowflake, Kafka). Experience with Python and Databricks is highly desirable. We would like you to be comfortable performing multiple roles. We strive to get things done quickly, with high quality, and we are committed to the agile methodology. Our work is guided by lean principles (looking at value and looking for waste; not doing anything 'for the sake of doing it'). We're looking for a passionate, impactful, engineer who wants to come here to do their very best work and make their mark, add their chapter to the long and storied history of The Walt Disney Company. Someone who holds themselves and their teammates accountable in a professional, collaborative manner. A collaborative technologist who seeks to bring the best out in themselves and those around them. Someone who can provide a fresh perspective and innovative insight to our initiatives. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver software projects with high quality on time. Provide domain expertise and innovative solutions to complex business problems Collaborate with leads and contribute to software architectures which are robust, scalable, fault-tolerant, secured and cloud-native Possess Salesforce CRM Analytics solution design and implementation experience Reason logically and creatively, identifying problems, drawing valid conclusions from the data available, and develop effective solutions while applying creative thinking in the design and development of high performing web applications Stay up-to-date on the latest software development technologies and trends Contribute to code reviews and ensure that all code meets quality standards Deliver multiple projects utilizing an Agile methodology Take a high ownership, self-sufficient, hands-on position on the team to contribute and drive quality, maintain application stability Write complex programs, analyze code changes and suggest improvements Check-in valuable, clean and well-documented code on a daily basis that adds new features and capabilities Investigate and resolve any production issues from end user (UI) to persistence layer and work to prevent them Work with the team to make sure all project deliverables are on time and high quality Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure that software solutions align with business goals Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: YOU MUST Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, or another technical field Have 3+ years of experience in web application development or software engineering in a large enterprise environment using Salesforce and CRM Analytics platform Have Salesforce Certifications Be able to demonstrate significant experience working with relational databases, SQL and newer NoSQL data stores as well as event streaming platforms (Snowflake, Kafka) Have a strong interest in open source technology Possess good communication skills and enjoy mentoring and helping others to succeed as a team Care about your craft and have opinions about the "right" way to do things with technology PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/SKILLS Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical discipline is highly desirable Experience in vibe coding and AI tools Previous work experience in Ad Platforms, Accounts Receivable and/or financial applications Experience working with vendor teams to deliver high quality results Knowledge of AWS managed services, performance testing and application profiling Strong curiosity about how Disney delivers the Magic and a desire to be a part of it The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is between $120,300 - $161,300 and Seattle, WA is between $120,300 - $161,300. 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.

Department Description At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. Team Description: The Data Solutions & Products group is part of Enterprise Technology. We are responsible for designing and developing enterprise solutions and managing a diverse portfolio of products and tools related to Data, Analytics and Automation used by business teams across The Walt Disney Company. The Lead Data Platform Engineer position is one of the key technical leadership roles on the team. You will have the opportunity to be the Lead Engineer for major development projects related to data & analytics solutions and platforms. The first project this role will be responsible as the Lead Engineer for leading is the implementation of a Finance Data Layer-a data lakehouse that provides data to Finance systems and applications including an EPM system, BI reporting & analytics, and AI/ML applications. You will be working in a challenging, fast-paced, highly collaborative and rewarding environment, as a member of product and project teams that work closely with each other and with our business partners to deliver innovative and industry-leading business solutions. What You'll Do: Leading teams of developers (both Disney Cast Members and external vendors) in major software/data development projects. Designing and developing highly scalable, distributed enterprise data platform solutions. Design, develop and implement scalable distributed enterprise data platform solutions, focusing on multi-cluster warehousing, data sharing, and optimized storage. Write code that establishes and enhances frameworks and design proof of concepts, and review code for correctness, and its impact on software architecture. Lead the development of high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like dbt, Python, Airflow and more to integrate diverse data sources. Provide mentorship and direction to more junior software engineers on the team; serve as an advanced resources for other engineers on the team. Being the ongoing technical lead for data platform products (post-implementation)-leading engineering support for the production platform, leading ongoing enhancement projects, guiding technical product roadmap Partner with Data Science, Analytics, and Product teams to ensure the platform meets evolving business requirements. Establish standards for data modeling (Vault, Star Schema), security (RBAC), and data quality frameworks. Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate well to both technical and business audiences Strong collaboration skills Required Qualifications & Skills: 7+ years of professional programming and design experience in Scala, Java, Python etc.; demonstrated experience designing and developing enterprise data solutions and platforms Demonstrated experience leading engineering initiatives on major software and data development projects Experience with medallion-based data Lakehouse architectures Experience with high-scale cloud data platforms and with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Expert knowledge of data integration, dimensional modeling and data warehousing techniques. Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for data Proficiency in Java, SQL Experience with Snowflake Preferred Qualifications: Experience with enterprise data domains is preferred (especially Finance and HR data) Experience with AI/ML Experience with SAP Systems (S4, BW, HANA, BDC) Experience with EPM Systems (e.g. Oracle EPM) Experience with Data Governance Experience with Master Data Management Experience with BI tools Required Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience Master's Degree a Plus The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $155,700 - $208,700 per year and in Seattle, WA is $163,100 - $218,700 per year and in Orlando, FL is $148,300 - $190,200 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.

Society Insurance Company seeks a Data Architect to lead enterprise data design within our Insurance IT & Data Management team. You'll define data models, standards, and governance to support underwriting, claims, and analytics for niche hospitality and contractor clients. Partner with developers, analysts, and business leaders to design modern data platforms, integrate core policy/claims systems, and enable BI, reporting, and advanced analytics. Thrive in a collaborative, relationship driven culture focused on integrity, local communities, and tailored risk management solutions.

At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. This role sits within the Technology & Digital organization for Disney Experiences and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams across the company. The Lead Software Engineer will report to the Sr Manager, Technology. About the Role & Team We are seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable, intelligent systems that support licensing financial operations and AI-driven decision-making. This role will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and delivery of next-generation platforms that power financial licensing workflows and predictive analytics. What You'll Do Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications. Architect and implement scalable services that integrate with internal and third-party financial platforms. Collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation. Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring. Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation. Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence. Stay current with emerging technologies in AI, financial systems, and cloud-native development to inform strategic decisions. Required Qualifications & Skills: 7+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects. Proven experience with financial systems, licensing workflows, or royalty management platforms. Hands-on expertise of developing and deploying custom AI solutions using LLMs to automate business processes or improve business outcomes in enterprise environments . Excellent programming skills in languages such as Java and Python. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS,GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes). Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries. Familiarity with financial compliance standards and audit processes. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Master's degree in Technology is a plus. The hiring range for this position in Glendale California is $150,000-$180,000 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.

At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. The Global Information Security (GIS) organization strives to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. We enable the business by integrating enterprise and business segment-specific supported services to create a robust, efficient, and adaptable cybersecurity program. Our key objectives are to: Secure the Magic by protecting information systems and platforms. Reduce Risk by proactively assessing, preventing, and detecting to prevent harm to the Company and our Guests. Strengthen the business through optimizing execution, application, and technology used to protect the Company. Innovate by investing in core capabilities to enhance operational efficiency. Team Description: Global Information Security (GIS) supports all of Disney's business segments, including Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DE&E). DE&E encompasses the operations of Disney's streaming services-Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ -as well as Disney's broadcast and cable networks, including ABC, ESPN, FX, Disney Channels, and National Geographic. DE&E sits at the intersection of entertainment, sports, and technology, striving to connect viewers with beloved stories while advancing the streaming industry with consumer-first innovations. Security professionals supporting DE&E work with industry-leading technologies to deliver world-class, highly secure services to customers. What You'll Do: We are seeking a Sr Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain internal applications and integrations that enhance the organization's core cybersecurity operations. This role bridges security engineering and software development, focusing on automating compliance, improving risk visibility, and accelerating security workflows through infrastructure-as-code and AI-driven modeling. This role will work closely with compliance analysts, infrastructure teams, and service owners across the enterprise to develop secure, scalable solutions supporting continuous compliance, risk modeling, and operational visibility. Design and develop internal cybersecurity tools and services to support compliance, visibility and risk modeling functions. Build and maintain integrations between legacy, in-house, and cloud-based systems using APIs and SDKs. Implement and manage IaC frameworks to automate security configuration and auditing workflows. Collaborate with compliance teams to translate audit and control requirements (SOX, PCI, etc.) into code-based solutions and enhancements in existing applications. Contribute to data ingestion and analytics pipelines that improve visibility across cloud and on-prem environments. Develop AI/ML models to assist with automated risk categorization, configuration detection, or control validation. Work with DevOps and Security Engineering to maintain consistent RBAC, IAM, and policy enforcement across multi-cloud and Kubernetes environments. Build, document, and maintain runbooks specific to internal APIs, service architecture, and developed frameworks. Stay up to date on cybersecurity trends, industry standards (ISO, NIST, CIS), and regulatory requirements. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and analysts, ensuring secure design and operational excellence. Required Qualifications & Skills: Minimum of 5 + years of experience in software development Experience with modern security tooling, DevSecOps , and AI/ML in cybersecurity Required Knowledge of: AWS: IAM, RBAC modeling, API and SDK-based resource discovery, Systems Manager (SSM) Git & GitHub: version control, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines Linux: security models, permissions, and bash scripting SQL: relational data modeling, queries, and integration with back-end systems Programming Languages: Python, C#, and/or Ruby Infrastructure as Code: Terraform Understanding of: Databases: user permission models for MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Couchbase, and MemSQL Operating Environments: on-premises, cloud, and Kubernetes-based systems Identity Systems: Active Directory, LDAP, Okta; user lifecycle management and directory integrations Configuration & Deployment Tools: Helm and Salt Security Frameworks: developing control-based automation and integrating security telemetry into compliance and risk modeling functions Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Scala and/or Golang Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex distributed environments Ability to translate security and compliance requirements into technical solutions Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams Strong sense of ownership and accountability for secure, maintainable code Relevant security certifications such as OSCP, ISC2 CISSP, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, SANS, CEH, etc. are a major plus. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Software, Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $141,900 to $190,300 per year, in Orlando, FL is $135,200 - $181,200, and in Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400 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.

This role will be on-site at least 4 days per week for teamwork and collaboration! Department Description: At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. The Global Information Security (GIS) organization strives to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. We enable the business by integrating enterprise and business segment-specific supported services to create a robust, efficient, and adaptable cybersecurity program. Our key objectives are to: Secure the Magic by protecting information systems and platforms. Reduce Risk by proactively assessing, preventing, and detecting to prevent harm to the Company and our Guests. Strengthen the business through optimizing execution, application, and technology used to protect the Company. Innovate by investing in core capabilities to enhance operational efficiency. Team Description: The Global Information Security (GIS) Data Strategy and Engineering team acquires, enriches, and shares high fidelity, actionable security data within GIS and throughout the enterprise with the goal of improving the The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) security posture to ensure a secure environment for guests to interact with TWDC products and services. What You'll Do: We need to add a Senior Data Engineer to our Team! You will Lead the design, development, deployment, and operational ownership of scalable data pipelines and data warehouse solutions in a cloud environment, ensuring reliability, performance, and maintainability. Architect and evolve the data platform to support scalability, resiliency, and robust data validation frameworks, enabling high-quality, trusted data across the organization. Drive engineering excellence by establishing and enforcing best practices, including system design patterns, code quality standards, peer reviews, and comprehensive automated testing strategies. Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps best practices, enabling repeatable, secure, and scalable provisioning of data platform resources and supporting CI/CD automation for data workflows. Partner cross-functionally with product management, technical program management, operations, and engineering teams to align on priorities, translate business needs into technical solutions, and deliver data capabilities that support strategic initiatives. Required Qualifications & Skills: 5+ years of related experience in Cloud development crafting and implementing solutions using AWS services, with an understanding of core services: IAM, S3, ECS, Lambda Strong programming skills in Python and other object-oriented languages, including libraries such as boto3 and pydantic Experience designing and operating scalable, production-grade data pipelines (batch and/or streaming), including orchestration, monitoring, and failure recovery. Experience designing data models that support reporting, analytics, and downstream data products. Experience using source control systems (GitLab, GitHub) and CI/CD pipelines Experience building, maintaining and using container technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Fargate Experience working with IAC, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK Experience in SQL (Postgres, Snowflake, etc.) and understanding of trade-offs between different data storage systems and architectures (data warehouses, SQL vs NoSQL, partitioning, etc.) Experience with scripting using BASH, or SHELL Preferred Qualifications: Experience creating orchestration patterns and infrastructure using Apache Airflow, or other orchestration tools Experience using Queuing tech, such as SQS, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Kinesis Experience with security protocols or related data Experience with modern security tooling and DevSecOps in cybersecurity Experience with AGILE/Scrum practices Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience . The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $135,200 - $181,200, in Seattle, WA is $148,700 - $199,400 and in Burbank, CA is $141,900 - $190,300 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.

Department Description At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. Team Description: The Data Solutions & Products group is part of Enterprise Technology. We are responsible for designing and developing enterprise solutions and managing a diverse portfolio of products and tools related to Data, Analytics and Automation used by business teams across The Walt Disney Company. The Lead Data Platform Engineer position is one of the key technical leadership roles on the team. You will have the opportunity to be the Lead Engineer for major development projects related to data & analytics solutions and platforms. The first project this role will be responsible as the Lead Engineer for leading is the implementation of a Finance Data Layer-a data lakehouse that provides data to Finance systems and applications including an EPM system, BI reporting & analytics, and AI/ML applications. You will be working in a challenging, fast-paced, highly collaborative and rewarding environment, as a member of product and project teams that work closely with each other and with our business partners to deliver innovative and industry-leading business solutions. What You'll Do: Leading teams of developers (both Disney Cast Members and external vendors) in major software/data development projects. Designing and developing highly scalable, distributed enterprise data platform solutions. Design, develop and implement scalable distributed enterprise data platform solutions, focusing on multi-cluster warehousing, data sharing, and optimized storage. Write code that establishes and enhances frameworks and design proof of concepts, and review code for correctness, and its impact on software architecture. Lead the development of high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like dbt, Python, Airflow and more to integrate diverse data sources. Provide mentorship and direction to more junior software engineers on the team; serve as an advanced resources for other engineers on the team. Being the ongoing technical lead for data platform products (post-implementation)-leading engineering support for the production platform, leading ongoing enhancement projects, guiding technical product roadmap Partner with Data Science, Analytics, and Product teams to ensure the platform meets evolving business requirements. Establish standards for data modeling (Vault, Star Schema), security (RBAC), and data quality frameworks. Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate well to both technical and business audiences Strong collaboration skills Required Qualifications & Skills: 7+ years of professional programming and design experience in Scala, Java, Python etc.; demonstrated experience designing and developing enterprise data solutions and platforms Demonstrated experience leading engineering initiatives on major software and data development projects Experience with medallion-based data Lakehouse architectures Experience with high-scale cloud data platforms and with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Expert knowledge of data integration, dimensional modeling and data warehousing techniques. Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for data Proficiency in Java, SQL Experience with Snowflake Preferred Qualifications: Experience with enterprise data domains is preferred (especially Finance and HR data) Experience with AI/ML Experience with SAP Systems (S4, BW, HANA, BDC) Experience with EPM Systems (e.g. Oracle EPM) Experience with Data Governance Experience with Master Data Management Experience with BI tools Required Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience Master's Degree a Plus The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $155,700 - $208,700 per year and in Seattle, WA is $163,100 - $218,700 per year and in Orlando, FL is $148,300 - $190,200 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.