Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
Seattle, Washington
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. Media Engineering builds the software and systems that prepare media content and metadata for the Disney Streaming platform - providing the best possible playback experience to our viewers. Media Engineering handles audio, video, and metadata content from ingest through publish - for normalization, processing, and packaging - supporting operator tools and automation for a scalable workflow. We build logic across players and back-end services to measure, control, and optimize playback across our stack. Our team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help us deliver excellent streaming experiences for Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ as a developer of our web-based JavaScript player. Our team is responsible for playback across many devices including browsers, televisions, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes. You will have the opportunity to lead in the design and implementation of our cross-platform JavaScript player that runs Disney+, Hulu and ESPN on these devices. We're looking for an experienced engineer who has video player and cross platform development experience. Excellent fluency in JavaScript and web development is required. You should have a passion for coding and debugging hard problems, and an eagerness to help us deliver seamless video to our subscribers. Being a Senior engineer, you will get to own large features, lead the technical direction of our work, and mentor and provide technical expertise to other engineers. You will work closely with other technical teams in the application layer and backend video services to deliver features. Responsibilities Develop and maintain our JavaScript player that drives our streaming experience Optimize our player to perform well for resource constrained platforms Create and review architecture and technical designs Maintain a strong understanding of our code to identify, research and address issues Collaborate with application development teams, services engineering teams and product management to help understand and explain device limitations and requirements Lead in strategies to ensure the quality and stability of our deployments, including testing strategies and telemetry approaches Develop our project's build system and continuous integration system as needed Provide technical expertise or mentoring to developers on our team Drive high development standards Basic Qualifications 5+ years of full software development lifecycle experience Highly fluent in JavaScript and web technologies Experience developing for web browsers & other web-based client devices Experience in Streaming technologies, such as: HLS (preferred) or DASH DRM technologies like PlayReady or Widevine Adaptive Bitrate Streaming Algorithms Caption and subtitle formats such as CEA-608 / 708 Codecs AVC, HEVC, AAC, EAC3 Experience developing and optimizing high-performance client-side media applications Experience using build runners / compilation tools for multi-platform projects Strong individual contributor with a drive to learn and patience to teach others Great communication and collaboration skills and a strong teamwork ethic Experience using AI-assisted development tools effectively BS or BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Experience developing for living room devices, e.g. Samsung, LG, Hisense, Vizio. Experience developing for gaming consoles (e.g. Playstation, Switch), Android devices (e.g.FireTV), or similar devices The hiring range for this position 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.
08/06/2026
Full time
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. Media Engineering builds the software and systems that prepare media content and metadata for the Disney Streaming platform - providing the best possible playback experience to our viewers. Media Engineering handles audio, video, and metadata content from ingest through publish - for normalization, processing, and packaging - supporting operator tools and automation for a scalable workflow. We build logic across players and back-end services to measure, control, and optimize playback across our stack. Our team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help us deliver excellent streaming experiences for Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ as a developer of our web-based JavaScript player. Our team is responsible for playback across many devices including browsers, televisions, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes. You will have the opportunity to lead in the design and implementation of our cross-platform JavaScript player that runs Disney+, Hulu and ESPN on these devices. We're looking for an experienced engineer who has video player and cross platform development experience. Excellent fluency in JavaScript and web development is required. You should have a passion for coding and debugging hard problems, and an eagerness to help us deliver seamless video to our subscribers. Being a Senior engineer, you will get to own large features, lead the technical direction of our work, and mentor and provide technical expertise to other engineers. You will work closely with other technical teams in the application layer and backend video services to deliver features. Responsibilities Develop and maintain our JavaScript player that drives our streaming experience Optimize our player to perform well for resource constrained platforms Create and review architecture and technical designs Maintain a strong understanding of our code to identify, research and address issues Collaborate with application development teams, services engineering teams and product management to help understand and explain device limitations and requirements Lead in strategies to ensure the quality and stability of our deployments, including testing strategies and telemetry approaches Develop our project's build system and continuous integration system as needed Provide technical expertise or mentoring to developers on our team Drive high development standards Basic Qualifications 5+ years of full software development lifecycle experience Highly fluent in JavaScript and web technologies Experience developing for web browsers & other web-based client devices Experience in Streaming technologies, such as: HLS (preferred) or DASH DRM technologies like PlayReady or Widevine Adaptive Bitrate Streaming Algorithms Caption and subtitle formats such as CEA-608 / 708 Codecs AVC, HEVC, AAC, EAC3 Experience developing and optimizing high-performance client-side media applications Experience using build runners / compilation tools for multi-platform projects Strong individual contributor with a drive to learn and patience to teach others Great communication and collaboration skills and a strong teamwork ethic Experience using AI-assisted development tools effectively BS or BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Experience developing for living room devices, e.g. Samsung, LG, Hisense, Vizio. Experience developing for gaming consoles (e.g. Playstation, Switch), Android devices (e.g.FireTV), or similar devices The hiring range for this position 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.
Position: Fullstack Developer Location: Dallas, Texas Duration: Contract Job ID: 178709 Job Overview: The Software Engineer will design, develop, test, document, and implement application systems that are functionally appropriate, technically sound, and well-integrated. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, problem-solving skills, and adherence to organizational methodologies and standards. The candidate will also respond to production issues and implement immediate resolutions across various technology areas. Responsibilities: Design, write, test, document, and implement application systems based on customer requirements. Apply software development and testing knowledge to solve a range of problems effectively. Collaborate with team members to elevate technology and apply best practices consistently. Communicate project statuses and proposals with customers and cross-functional departments. Document system or application aspects for future upgrades and maintenance. Assess user needs and create software to meet those requirements. Identify and resolve issues during design, testing, and maintenance processes. Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions. Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications and standards. Mentor junior team members to enhance their technical capabilities. Continue professional development through reading, workshops, conferences, and communities of practice. Perform other job duties as directed by leadership. Qualifications: Preferred: Experience in front-end and back-end development. Preferred: Experience in Microservice and Cloud-based development. Preferred: Proficiency in Java, NodeJS, Python, Confluent Kafka, AWS, Lambda, Step Functions, Dynamo DB, EventBridge, and API Gateway. Preferred: CCP Next experience. Intermediate knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and technologies. Ability to apply software development and testing skills to solve complex problems. Intermediate knowledge of at least one programming language. Strong communication and negotiation skills with technology and partner teams. Ability to analyze and manage large, complex problems and provide viable solutions. Capability to handle multiple assignments while maintaining high-quality work. Ability to mentor and guide team members effectively. Strong presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences. Education: Required: High School Diploma or GED. Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience. Experience: Required: Intermediate-level experience with broad knowledge in software engineering. Licensing/Certification: N/A Physical Abilities: Ability to perform work duties from a limited space workstation/desk/office area for extended periods. Ability to communicate and interact in English to meet job demands. Proficiency in using a computer and office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy. About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to: Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity. Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process. Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup. Pay Range: $55 - $60/Hr The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work. If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 . To report any concerns, please email us at During the hiring process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in evaluating information related to your application. These tools may help analyze job-related qualifications or assist recruiters in reviewing applications and interview responses. AI-generated information is one factor considered in our hiring process. Final employment decisions are made by qualified hiring personnel and are not based solely on AI-generated recommendations.
08/06/2026
Full time
Position: Fullstack Developer Location: Dallas, Texas Duration: Contract Job ID: 178709 Job Overview: The Software Engineer will design, develop, test, document, and implement application systems that are functionally appropriate, technically sound, and well-integrated. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, problem-solving skills, and adherence to organizational methodologies and standards. The candidate will also respond to production issues and implement immediate resolutions across various technology areas. Responsibilities: Design, write, test, document, and implement application systems based on customer requirements. Apply software development and testing knowledge to solve a range of problems effectively. Collaborate with team members to elevate technology and apply best practices consistently. Communicate project statuses and proposals with customers and cross-functional departments. Document system or application aspects for future upgrades and maintenance. Assess user needs and create software to meet those requirements. Identify and resolve issues during design, testing, and maintenance processes. Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions. Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications and standards. Mentor junior team members to enhance their technical capabilities. Continue professional development through reading, workshops, conferences, and communities of practice. Perform other job duties as directed by leadership. Qualifications: Preferred: Experience in front-end and back-end development. Preferred: Experience in Microservice and Cloud-based development. Preferred: Proficiency in Java, NodeJS, Python, Confluent Kafka, AWS, Lambda, Step Functions, Dynamo DB, EventBridge, and API Gateway. Preferred: CCP Next experience. Intermediate knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and technologies. Ability to apply software development and testing skills to solve complex problems. Intermediate knowledge of at least one programming language. Strong communication and negotiation skills with technology and partner teams. Ability to analyze and manage large, complex problems and provide viable solutions. Capability to handle multiple assignments while maintaining high-quality work. Ability to mentor and guide team members effectively. Strong presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences. Education: Required: High School Diploma or GED. Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience. Experience: Required: Intermediate-level experience with broad knowledge in software engineering. Licensing/Certification: N/A Physical Abilities: Ability to perform work duties from a limited space workstation/desk/office area for extended periods. Ability to communicate and interact in English to meet job demands. Proficiency in using a computer and office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy. About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to: Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity. Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process. Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup. Pay Range: $55 - $60/Hr The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work. If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 . To report any concerns, please email us at During the hiring process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in evaluating information related to your application. These tools may help analyze job-related qualifications or assist recruiters in reviewing applications and interview responses. AI-generated information is one factor considered in our hiring process. Final employment decisions are made by qualified hiring personnel and are not based solely on AI-generated recommendations.
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
San Francisco, California
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. 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. Job Summary: The Ad Serving Engineering organization within Disney Entertainment and the ESPN organization is responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining the high-performance, distributed, microservice-based Digital Advertising Platform. The platform is charged with the qualification, delivery, and tracking of Digital Advertising campaigns (Video on Demand, Live TV, and innovative interactive ads) across all of Disney online properties, including Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. In addition, Ad Serving teams collaborate in the development of supporting components, such as anti-ad fatigue systems, impression counting pipelines, and ad experience flows. We also work on integrations with critical services responsible for the entitlements, correct pacing, targeting, selection of ads, and third-party systems. As part of the Decisioning Fleet, you will directly contribute to optimizing ad qualification and selection to make sure viewers always see the right ad at the right time. You will also help build tools that analyze what ads are competing for slots for ad breaks across Hulu, Disney+, ESPN, and others. As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (P3) on our team, you'll leverage your technical expertise to design and deliver scalable, performant, and maintainable solutions that directly impact the stability and quality of Disney's ad delivery systems. Daily, you should bring: A willingness and desire to effectively communicate and collaborate across teams and systems. An understanding of the importance of project ownership. A passion for mentoring, learning, and adapting to a very dynamic and fast-paced environment. An understanding of micro-service encapsulation and loose coupling, and why they are important. An understanding of how to define technical and operational metrics to measure system health and to manage risk. Use AI tools responsibly to improve productivity while adhering to company policies. Kindness and pragmatic optimism. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and test solutions for high-throughput, low-latency microservices. Enhance observability with metrics, monitoring, and alerting. Translate product requirements into actionable engineering tasks. Take ownership of one or more of the team's domain areas. Integrate AI-assisted development practices into daily workflows. Participate in On-Call rotations per team escalation policy. Basic Qualifications: BS or MS in Computer Science / Engineering or relevant work experience. 5+ years of software engineering experience. Proficiency with Java. Experience with ReactJS or similar frontend frameworks, with the ability to quickly pick up new technologies. Demonstrable analytical / problem-solving skills. Great communication, collaboration skills, and a strong teamwork ethic with both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with: SpringBoot and related Spring projects. Modern frontend development practices Non-relational database technologies like DynamoDB. Caching datastores such as Redis, ValKey or MemCache. Data Streaming Mechanisms such as Apache Kafka and/or Kinesis. Cloud platforms such as AWS. Modern DevOps tools such as Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. Familiarity with AI productivity tools and their application in software development. Domain knowledge in Ad Tech. Additional Information: Engineers are expected to be in the office four days a week. This role is hiring in San Francisco, Santa Monica, Glendale, or Seattle The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, California is $141,900 to 190,300 per year, Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400, and San Francisco, CA is $155,400 to $208,400 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.
08/06/2026
Full time
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. 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. Job Summary: The Ad Serving Engineering organization within Disney Entertainment and the ESPN organization is responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining the high-performance, distributed, microservice-based Digital Advertising Platform. The platform is charged with the qualification, delivery, and tracking of Digital Advertising campaigns (Video on Demand, Live TV, and innovative interactive ads) across all of Disney online properties, including Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. In addition, Ad Serving teams collaborate in the development of supporting components, such as anti-ad fatigue systems, impression counting pipelines, and ad experience flows. We also work on integrations with critical services responsible for the entitlements, correct pacing, targeting, selection of ads, and third-party systems. As part of the Decisioning Fleet, you will directly contribute to optimizing ad qualification and selection to make sure viewers always see the right ad at the right time. You will also help build tools that analyze what ads are competing for slots for ad breaks across Hulu, Disney+, ESPN, and others. As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (P3) on our team, you'll leverage your technical expertise to design and deliver scalable, performant, and maintainable solutions that directly impact the stability and quality of Disney's ad delivery systems. Daily, you should bring: A willingness and desire to effectively communicate and collaborate across teams and systems. An understanding of the importance of project ownership. A passion for mentoring, learning, and adapting to a very dynamic and fast-paced environment. An understanding of micro-service encapsulation and loose coupling, and why they are important. An understanding of how to define technical and operational metrics to measure system health and to manage risk. Use AI tools responsibly to improve productivity while adhering to company policies. Kindness and pragmatic optimism. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and test solutions for high-throughput, low-latency microservices. Enhance observability with metrics, monitoring, and alerting. Translate product requirements into actionable engineering tasks. Take ownership of one or more of the team's domain areas. Integrate AI-assisted development practices into daily workflows. Participate in On-Call rotations per team escalation policy. Basic Qualifications: BS or MS in Computer Science / Engineering or relevant work experience. 5+ years of software engineering experience. Proficiency with Java. Experience with ReactJS or similar frontend frameworks, with the ability to quickly pick up new technologies. Demonstrable analytical / problem-solving skills. Great communication, collaboration skills, and a strong teamwork ethic with both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with: SpringBoot and related Spring projects. Modern frontend development practices Non-relational database technologies like DynamoDB. Caching datastores such as Redis, ValKey or MemCache. Data Streaming Mechanisms such as Apache Kafka and/or Kinesis. Cloud platforms such as AWS. Modern DevOps tools such as Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. Familiarity with AI productivity tools and their application in software development. Domain knowledge in Ad Tech. Additional Information: Engineers are expected to be in the office four days a week. This role is hiring in San Francisco, Santa Monica, Glendale, or Seattle The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, California is $141,900 to 190,300 per year, Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400, and San Francisco, CA is $155,400 to $208,400 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
Seattle, Washington
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. 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. Job Summary: The Ad Serving Engineering organization within Disney Entertainment and the ESPN organization is responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining the high-performance, distributed, microservice-based Digital Advertising Platform. The platform is charged with the qualification, delivery, and tracking of Digital Advertising campaigns (Video on Demand, Live TV, and innovative interactive ads) across all of Disney online properties, including Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. In addition, Ad Serving teams collaborate in the development of supporting components, such as anti-ad fatigue systems, impression counting pipelines, and ad experience flows. We also work on integrations with critical services responsible for the entitlements, correct pacing, targeting, selection of ads, and third-party systems. As part of the Decisioning Fleet, you will directly contribute to optimizing ad qualification and selection to make sure viewers always see the right ad at the right time. You will also help build tools that analyze what ads are competing for slots for ad breaks across Hulu, Disney+, ESPN, and others. As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (P3) on our team, you'll leverage your technical expertise to design and deliver scalable, performant, and maintainable solutions that directly impact the stability and quality of Disney's ad delivery systems. Daily, you should bring: A willingness and desire to effectively communicate and collaborate across teams and systems. An understanding of the importance of project ownership. A passion for mentoring, learning, and adapting to a very dynamic and fast-paced environment. An understanding of micro-service encapsulation and loose coupling, and why they are important. An understanding of how to define technical and operational metrics to measure system health and to manage risk. Use AI tools responsibly to improve productivity while adhering to company policies. Kindness and pragmatic optimism. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and test solutions for high-throughput, low-latency microservices. Enhance observability with metrics, monitoring, and alerting. Translate product requirements into actionable engineering tasks. Take ownership of one or more of the team's domain areas. Integrate AI-assisted development practices into daily workflows. Participate in On-Call rotations per team escalation policy. Basic Qualifications: BS or MS in Computer Science / Engineering or relevant work experience. 5+ years of software engineering experience. Proficiency with Java. Experience with ReactJS or similar frontend frameworks, with the ability to quickly pick up new technologies. Demonstrable analytical / problem-solving skills. Great communication, collaboration skills, and a strong teamwork ethic with both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with: SpringBoot and related Spring projects. Modern frontend development practices Non-relational database technologies like DynamoDB. Caching datastores such as Redis, ValKey or MemCache. Data Streaming Mechanisms such as Apache Kafka and/or Kinesis. Cloud platforms such as AWS. Modern DevOps tools such as Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. Familiarity with AI productivity tools and their application in software development. Domain knowledge in Ad Tech. Additional Information: Engineers are expected to be in the office four days a week. This role is hiring in San Francisco, Santa Monica, Glendale, or Seattle The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, California is $141,900 to 190,300 per year, Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400, and San Francisco, CA is $155,400 to $208,400 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.
08/06/2026
Full time
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. 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. Job Summary: The Ad Serving Engineering organization within Disney Entertainment and the ESPN organization is responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining the high-performance, distributed, microservice-based Digital Advertising Platform. The platform is charged with the qualification, delivery, and tracking of Digital Advertising campaigns (Video on Demand, Live TV, and innovative interactive ads) across all of Disney online properties, including Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. In addition, Ad Serving teams collaborate in the development of supporting components, such as anti-ad fatigue systems, impression counting pipelines, and ad experience flows. We also work on integrations with critical services responsible for the entitlements, correct pacing, targeting, selection of ads, and third-party systems. As part of the Decisioning Fleet, you will directly contribute to optimizing ad qualification and selection to make sure viewers always see the right ad at the right time. You will also help build tools that analyze what ads are competing for slots for ad breaks across Hulu, Disney+, ESPN, and others. As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (P3) on our team, you'll leverage your technical expertise to design and deliver scalable, performant, and maintainable solutions that directly impact the stability and quality of Disney's ad delivery systems. Daily, you should bring: A willingness and desire to effectively communicate and collaborate across teams and systems. An understanding of the importance of project ownership. A passion for mentoring, learning, and adapting to a very dynamic and fast-paced environment. An understanding of micro-service encapsulation and loose coupling, and why they are important. An understanding of how to define technical and operational metrics to measure system health and to manage risk. Use AI tools responsibly to improve productivity while adhering to company policies. Kindness and pragmatic optimism. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and test solutions for high-throughput, low-latency microservices. Enhance observability with metrics, monitoring, and alerting. Translate product requirements into actionable engineering tasks. Take ownership of one or more of the team's domain areas. Integrate AI-assisted development practices into daily workflows. Participate in On-Call rotations per team escalation policy. Basic Qualifications: BS or MS in Computer Science / Engineering or relevant work experience. 5+ years of software engineering experience. Proficiency with Java. Experience with ReactJS or similar frontend frameworks, with the ability to quickly pick up new technologies. Demonstrable analytical / problem-solving skills. Great communication, collaboration skills, and a strong teamwork ethic with both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with: SpringBoot and related Spring projects. Modern frontend development practices Non-relational database technologies like DynamoDB. Caching datastores such as Redis, ValKey or MemCache. Data Streaming Mechanisms such as Apache Kafka and/or Kinesis. Cloud platforms such as AWS. Modern DevOps tools such as Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. Familiarity with AI productivity tools and their application in software development. Domain knowledge in Ad Tech. Additional Information: Engineers are expected to be in the office four days a week. This role is hiring in San Francisco, Santa Monica, Glendale, or Seattle The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, California is $141,900 to 190,300 per year, Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400, and San Francisco, CA is $155,400 to $208,400 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
Santa Monica, California
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. Commerce, Data & Identity provides the core product management functions for areas crucial to Disney's media businesses. These include initiatives and products that power digital commerce, identity, and growth, as well as those that reach uniquely across The Walt Disney Company enterprise, such as messaging and privacy, among others. Additionally, it is responsible for the data engineering, science, and products for Disney Entertainment & ESPN, along with their interconnection with other parts of The Walt Disney Company. The Subscriptions team is looking to expand our team in the NYC office. We are a dynamic team of engineers that support all your Disney, ESPN and Hulu subscriptions at scale! We solve problems at internet-scale that only a handful of teams ever reach. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable and efficient software solutions using Functional Programming Style Scala and other backend languages. You will work with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing, containerization, distributed systems, and observability. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in full-stack development, modern DevOps practices, and experience working with cloud-native technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes. Responsibilities Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient software applications using Scala and other backend languages. Cloud Infrastructure: Utilize AWS services (CFN, EC2, Lambda, S3, Dynamo, etc.) to deploy and manage applications in the cloud. Containerization & Orchestration: Implement containerized solutions using Docker, deploy and manage services on Kubernetes. Distributed Systems: Design and build distributed systems that are fault-tolerant, highly available, and scalable. Understand concepts such as event-driven architecture, microservices, and data consistency. Observability & Monitoring: Implement and maintain observability best practices, including tagging, metrics, and logging to provide comprehensive visibility into system performance. Use tools like Datadog to monitor the health and performance of applications in real-time. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, UI/UX designers, and DevOps engineers to define requirements, design systems, and deliver features. Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and testable code while following best practices for software development. Perform code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers on and offshore. Problem-Solving & Innovation: Tackle complex technical challenges and continuously seek opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.AI Best Practices: Follow team's best practices regarding the safe use of LLMs and suggest improvements as appropriate. Basic Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Computer Engineering or similar field. 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on Functional Programming Scala stacks. Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and Kubernetes for container orchestration. Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and Event-Driven Architecture. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Experience with: - Functional Programming Languages - Scala (preferred) using ZIO, Cats, Cats Effect - Others considered - Modern RX Java, Kotlin, Clojure/Lisp, Haskell, OCaml, Elm, Typescript Effect AWS, Cloudformation, Terraform or similar technologies. Experience in Istio and Spinnaker Full software development lifecycle experience - including maintenance after release. Experience in Agile software development practices and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jira) Preferred Qualifications Solid understanding of distributed systems and how to design and scale them. Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and modern development tools. Experience in building observability solutions using tools like Datadog, including tagging, metrics, and logging. The hiring range for this position in New York, NY 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.
08/06/2026
Full time
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. Commerce, Data & Identity provides the core product management functions for areas crucial to Disney's media businesses. These include initiatives and products that power digital commerce, identity, and growth, as well as those that reach uniquely across The Walt Disney Company enterprise, such as messaging and privacy, among others. Additionally, it is responsible for the data engineering, science, and products for Disney Entertainment & ESPN, along with their interconnection with other parts of The Walt Disney Company. The Subscriptions team is looking to expand our team in the NYC office. We are a dynamic team of engineers that support all your Disney, ESPN and Hulu subscriptions at scale! We solve problems at internet-scale that only a handful of teams ever reach. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable and efficient software solutions using Functional Programming Style Scala and other backend languages. You will work with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing, containerization, distributed systems, and observability. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in full-stack development, modern DevOps practices, and experience working with cloud-native technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes. Responsibilities Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient software applications using Scala and other backend languages. Cloud Infrastructure: Utilize AWS services (CFN, EC2, Lambda, S3, Dynamo, etc.) to deploy and manage applications in the cloud. Containerization & Orchestration: Implement containerized solutions using Docker, deploy and manage services on Kubernetes. Distributed Systems: Design and build distributed systems that are fault-tolerant, highly available, and scalable. Understand concepts such as event-driven architecture, microservices, and data consistency. Observability & Monitoring: Implement and maintain observability best practices, including tagging, metrics, and logging to provide comprehensive visibility into system performance. Use tools like Datadog to monitor the health and performance of applications in real-time. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, UI/UX designers, and DevOps engineers to define requirements, design systems, and deliver features. Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and testable code while following best practices for software development. Perform code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers on and offshore. Problem-Solving & Innovation: Tackle complex technical challenges and continuously seek opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.AI Best Practices: Follow team's best practices regarding the safe use of LLMs and suggest improvements as appropriate. Basic Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Computer Engineering or similar field. 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on Functional Programming Scala stacks. Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and Kubernetes for container orchestration. Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and Event-Driven Architecture. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Experience with: - Functional Programming Languages - Scala (preferred) using ZIO, Cats, Cats Effect - Others considered - Modern RX Java, Kotlin, Clojure/Lisp, Haskell, OCaml, Elm, Typescript Effect AWS, Cloudformation, Terraform or similar technologies. Experience in Istio and Spinnaker Full software development lifecycle experience - including maintenance after release. Experience in Agile software development practices and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jira) Preferred Qualifications Solid understanding of distributed systems and how to design and scale them. Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and modern development tools. Experience in building observability solutions using tools like Datadog, including tagging, metrics, and logging. The hiring range for this position in New York, NY 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
New York, New York
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. Media Engineering builds the software and systems that prepare media content and metadata for the Disney Streaming platform - providing the best possible playback experience to our viewers. Media Engineering handles audio, video, and metadata content from ingest through publish - for normalization, processing, and packaging - supporting operator tools and automation for a scalable workflow. We build logic across players and back-end services to measure, control, and optimize playback across our stack. Our team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help us deliver excellent streaming experiences for Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ as a developer of our web-based JavaScript player. Our team is responsible for playback across many devices including browsers, televisions, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes. You will have the opportunity to lead in the design and implementation of our cross-platform JavaScript player that runs Disney+, Hulu and ESPN on these devices. We're looking for an experienced engineer who has video player and cross platform development experience. Excellent fluency in JavaScript and web development is required. You should have a passion for coding and debugging hard problems, and an eagerness to help us deliver seamless video to our subscribers. Being a Senior engineer, you will get to own large features, lead the technical direction of our work, and mentor and provide technical expertise to other engineers. You will work closely with other technical teams in the application layer and backend video services to deliver features. Responsibilities Develop and maintain our JavaScript player that drives our streaming experience Optimize our player to perform well for resource constrained platforms Create and review architecture and technical designs Maintain a strong understanding of our code to identify, research and address issues Collaborate with application development teams, services engineering teams and product management to help understand and explain device limitations and requirements Lead in strategies to ensure the quality and stability of our deployments, including testing strategies and telemetry approaches Develop our project's build system and continuous integration system as needed Provide technical expertise or mentoring to developers on our team Drive high development standards Basic Qualifications 5+ years of full software development lifecycle experience Highly fluent in JavaScript and web technologies Experience developing for web browsers & other web-based client devices Experience in Streaming technologies, such as: HLS (preferred) or DASH DRM technologies like PlayReady or Widevine Adaptive Bitrate Streaming Algorithms Caption and subtitle formats such as CEA-608 / 708 Codecs AVC, HEVC, AAC, EAC3 Experience developing and optimizing high-performance client-side media applications Experience using build runners / compilation tools for multi-platform projects Strong individual contributor with a drive to learn and patience to teach others Great communication and collaboration skills and a strong teamwork ethic Experience using AI-assisted development tools effectively BS or BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Experience developing for living room devices, e.g. Samsung, LG, Hisense, Vizio. Experience developing for gaming consoles (e.g. Playstation, Switch), Android devices (e.g.FireTV), or similar devices The hiring range for this position 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.
08/06/2026
Full time
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. Media Engineering builds the software and systems that prepare media content and metadata for the Disney Streaming platform - providing the best possible playback experience to our viewers. Media Engineering handles audio, video, and metadata content from ingest through publish - for normalization, processing, and packaging - supporting operator tools and automation for a scalable workflow. We build logic across players and back-end services to measure, control, and optimize playback across our stack. Our team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help us deliver excellent streaming experiences for Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ as a developer of our web-based JavaScript player. Our team is responsible for playback across many devices including browsers, televisions, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes. You will have the opportunity to lead in the design and implementation of our cross-platform JavaScript player that runs Disney+, Hulu and ESPN on these devices. We're looking for an experienced engineer who has video player and cross platform development experience. Excellent fluency in JavaScript and web development is required. You should have a passion for coding and debugging hard problems, and an eagerness to help us deliver seamless video to our subscribers. Being a Senior engineer, you will get to own large features, lead the technical direction of our work, and mentor and provide technical expertise to other engineers. You will work closely with other technical teams in the application layer and backend video services to deliver features. Responsibilities Develop and maintain our JavaScript player that drives our streaming experience Optimize our player to perform well for resource constrained platforms Create and review architecture and technical designs Maintain a strong understanding of our code to identify, research and address issues Collaborate with application development teams, services engineering teams and product management to help understand and explain device limitations and requirements Lead in strategies to ensure the quality and stability of our deployments, including testing strategies and telemetry approaches Develop our project's build system and continuous integration system as needed Provide technical expertise or mentoring to developers on our team Drive high development standards Basic Qualifications 5+ years of full software development lifecycle experience Highly fluent in JavaScript and web technologies Experience developing for web browsers & other web-based client devices Experience in Streaming technologies, such as: HLS (preferred) or DASH DRM technologies like PlayReady or Widevine Adaptive Bitrate Streaming Algorithms Caption and subtitle formats such as CEA-608 / 708 Codecs AVC, HEVC, AAC, EAC3 Experience developing and optimizing high-performance client-side media applications Experience using build runners / compilation tools for multi-platform projects Strong individual contributor with a drive to learn and patience to teach others Great communication and collaboration skills and a strong teamwork ethic Experience using AI-assisted development tools effectively BS or BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Experience developing for living room devices, e.g. Samsung, LG, Hisense, Vizio. Experience developing for gaming consoles (e.g. Playstation, Switch), Android devices (e.g.FireTV), or similar devices The hiring range for this position 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
Seattle, Washington
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we are reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that is evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. A few reasons why we think you would love working here: Building the future of Disney's Streaming, Sports, and Entertainment business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the backend systems, API's and mobile applications that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses. Reach and Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates on delight millions of consumers every minute of every day - from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology's worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering team validates all work before production, including web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing products and more. As a member of our team, you will strive to accomplish the following goals: Contributing to the successful implementation of solutions for complex technical problems with DE &ET engineering teams Owning the development and maintenance of one or more functional areas of test automation and tooling, execution environments, build systems and tooling used across multiple products Contribute to the successful design & implementation of one or more project features with input from senior engineers Check-in valuable, clean code daily that adds new features and capabilities Becoming a member of our Quality Engineering team, increasing quality through innovation, automated test creation, curiosity, and thoughtful debate. Responsibilities: Work with engineering teams to implement a full stack quality solution. Develop test automation frameworks, CI/CD infrastructures, build systems, and reporting tools to support flagship streaming mobile apps D+ and Hulu. Maintain documentation meant for end user consumption as well as project contributor documentation. Supplying end-user and developer training on automation tools and frameworks. Investigating and resolving any framework or execution of environmental issues affecting our services. Becoming a core member of our Platform & Date Engineering team, helping others increase productivity through innovation, and championing the core value of Disney Quality Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in software development, including test automation for both front-end and back-end services Minimum of 1 year of experience in test automation and unit testing frameworks for iOS or Android apps Proficiency in object-oriented design and expertise in one or more programming languages: Swift, Kotlin, Java, or Node.js/TypeScript. Excellent problem-solving skills Strong collaboration skills and familiarity with standard Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) tools such as Jira, Confluence, and version control systems like GitLab or GitHub Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to deliver project tasks on time Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an elevated level of motivation and a self-starting attitude Preferred Qualifications: Experience delivering production iOS/Android apps Experience developing applications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) Experience working with cloud-based testing infrastructures (e.g., SauceLabs) Experience working with Agile methodologies Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, and continuous integration/delivery systems Experience writing Gherkin syntax to facilitate the development of automated test scenarios Experience developing advanced mocking mechanisms (e.g., rule-based proxies and dummy-services) Experience with test suite/case/run management tools (e.g., JIRA Xray, etc.) The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $102,100 to $136,900 per year, and in Los Angeles, CA is $97,500 to $130,700 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.
08/06/2026
Full time
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we are reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that is evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. A few reasons why we think you would love working here: Building the future of Disney's Streaming, Sports, and Entertainment business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the backend systems, API's and mobile applications that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses. Reach and Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates on delight millions of consumers every minute of every day - from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology's worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering team validates all work before production, including web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing products and more. As a member of our team, you will strive to accomplish the following goals: Contributing to the successful implementation of solutions for complex technical problems with DE &ET engineering teams Owning the development and maintenance of one or more functional areas of test automation and tooling, execution environments, build systems and tooling used across multiple products Contribute to the successful design & implementation of one or more project features with input from senior engineers Check-in valuable, clean code daily that adds new features and capabilities Becoming a member of our Quality Engineering team, increasing quality through innovation, automated test creation, curiosity, and thoughtful debate. Responsibilities: Work with engineering teams to implement a full stack quality solution. Develop test automation frameworks, CI/CD infrastructures, build systems, and reporting tools to support flagship streaming mobile apps D+ and Hulu. Maintain documentation meant for end user consumption as well as project contributor documentation. Supplying end-user and developer training on automation tools and frameworks. Investigating and resolving any framework or execution of environmental issues affecting our services. Becoming a core member of our Platform & Date Engineering team, helping others increase productivity through innovation, and championing the core value of Disney Quality Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in software development, including test automation for both front-end and back-end services Minimum of 1 year of experience in test automation and unit testing frameworks for iOS or Android apps Proficiency in object-oriented design and expertise in one or more programming languages: Swift, Kotlin, Java, or Node.js/TypeScript. Excellent problem-solving skills Strong collaboration skills and familiarity with standard Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) tools such as Jira, Confluence, and version control systems like GitLab or GitHub Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to deliver project tasks on time Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an elevated level of motivation and a self-starting attitude Preferred Qualifications: Experience delivering production iOS/Android apps Experience developing applications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) Experience working with cloud-based testing infrastructures (e.g., SauceLabs) Experience working with Agile methodologies Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, and continuous integration/delivery systems Experience writing Gherkin syntax to facilitate the development of automated test scenarios Experience developing advanced mocking mechanisms (e.g., rule-based proxies and dummy-services) Experience with test suite/case/run management tools (e.g., JIRA Xray, etc.) The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $102,100 to $136,900 per year, and in Los Angeles, CA is $97,500 to $130,700 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
Santa Monica, California
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. 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. Job Summary: The Ad Serving Engineering organization within Disney Entertainment and the ESPN organization is responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining the high-performance, distributed, microservice-based Digital Advertising Platform. The platform is charged with the qualification, delivery, and tracking of Digital Advertising campaigns (Video on Demand, Live TV, and innovative interactive ads) across all of Disney online properties, including Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. In addition, Ad Serving teams collaborate in the development of supporting components, such as anti-ad fatigue systems, impression counting pipelines, and ad experience flows. We also work on integrations with critical services responsible for the entitlements, correct pacing, targeting, selection of ads, and third-party systems. As part of the Decisioning Fleet, you will directly contribute to optimizing ad qualification and selection to make sure viewers always see the right ad at the right time. You will also help build tools that analyze what ads are competing for slots for ad breaks across Hulu, Disney+, ESPN, and others. As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (P3) on our team, you'll leverage your technical expertise to design and deliver scalable, performant, and maintainable solutions that directly impact the stability and quality of Disney's ad delivery systems. Daily, you should bring: A willingness and desire to effectively communicate and collaborate across teams and systems. An understanding of the importance of project ownership. A passion for mentoring, learning, and adapting to a very dynamic and fast-paced environment. An understanding of micro-service encapsulation and loose coupling, and why they are important. An understanding of how to define technical and operational metrics to measure system health and to manage risk. Use AI tools responsibly to improve productivity while adhering to company policies. Kindness and pragmatic optimism. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and test solutions for high-throughput, low-latency microservices. Enhance observability with metrics, monitoring, and alerting. Translate product requirements into actionable engineering tasks. Take ownership of one or more of the team's domain areas. Integrate AI-assisted development practices into daily workflows. Participate in On-Call rotations per team escalation policy. Basic Qualifications: BS or MS in Computer Science / Engineering or relevant work experience. 5+ years of software engineering experience. Proficiency with Java. Experience with ReactJS or similar frontend frameworks, with the ability to quickly pick up new technologies. Demonstrable analytical / problem-solving skills. Great communication, collaboration skills, and a strong teamwork ethic with both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with: SpringBoot and related Spring projects. Modern frontend development practices Non-relational database technologies like DynamoDB. Caching datastores such as Redis, ValKey or MemCache. Data Streaming Mechanisms such as Apache Kafka and/or Kinesis. Cloud platforms such as AWS. Modern DevOps tools such as Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. Familiarity with AI productivity tools and their application in software development. Domain knowledge in Ad Tech. Additional Information: Engineers are expected to be in the office four days a week. This role is hiring in San Francisco, Santa Monica, Glendale, or Seattle The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, California is $141,900 to 190,300 per year, Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400, and San Francisco, CA is $155,400 to $208,400 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.
08/06/2026
Full time
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. 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. Job Summary: The Ad Serving Engineering organization within Disney Entertainment and the ESPN organization is responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining the high-performance, distributed, microservice-based Digital Advertising Platform. The platform is charged with the qualification, delivery, and tracking of Digital Advertising campaigns (Video on Demand, Live TV, and innovative interactive ads) across all of Disney online properties, including Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. In addition, Ad Serving teams collaborate in the development of supporting components, such as anti-ad fatigue systems, impression counting pipelines, and ad experience flows. We also work on integrations with critical services responsible for the entitlements, correct pacing, targeting, selection of ads, and third-party systems. As part of the Decisioning Fleet, you will directly contribute to optimizing ad qualification and selection to make sure viewers always see the right ad at the right time. You will also help build tools that analyze what ads are competing for slots for ad breaks across Hulu, Disney+, ESPN, and others. As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (P3) on our team, you'll leverage your technical expertise to design and deliver scalable, performant, and maintainable solutions that directly impact the stability and quality of Disney's ad delivery systems. Daily, you should bring: A willingness and desire to effectively communicate and collaborate across teams and systems. An understanding of the importance of project ownership. A passion for mentoring, learning, and adapting to a very dynamic and fast-paced environment. An understanding of micro-service encapsulation and loose coupling, and why they are important. An understanding of how to define technical and operational metrics to measure system health and to manage risk. Use AI tools responsibly to improve productivity while adhering to company policies. Kindness and pragmatic optimism. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and test solutions for high-throughput, low-latency microservices. Enhance observability with metrics, monitoring, and alerting. Translate product requirements into actionable engineering tasks. Take ownership of one or more of the team's domain areas. Integrate AI-assisted development practices into daily workflows. Participate in On-Call rotations per team escalation policy. Basic Qualifications: BS or MS in Computer Science / Engineering or relevant work experience. 5+ years of software engineering experience. Proficiency with Java. Experience with ReactJS or similar frontend frameworks, with the ability to quickly pick up new technologies. Demonstrable analytical / problem-solving skills. Great communication, collaboration skills, and a strong teamwork ethic with both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with: SpringBoot and related Spring projects. Modern frontend development practices Non-relational database technologies like DynamoDB. Caching datastores such as Redis, ValKey or MemCache. Data Streaming Mechanisms such as Apache Kafka and/or Kinesis. Cloud platforms such as AWS. Modern DevOps tools such as Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. Familiarity with AI productivity tools and their application in software development. Domain knowledge in Ad Tech. Additional Information: Engineers are expected to be in the office four days a week. This role is hiring in San Francisco, Santa Monica, Glendale, or Seattle The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, California is $141,900 to 190,300 per year, Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400, and San Francisco, CA is $155,400 to $208,400 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
Bristol, Connecticut
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. 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. Job Summary: The Senior Engineer will contribute to both backend and frontend development, designing and implementing high-performance applications and seamless user interfaces that deliver Disney's content to audiences worldwide. In this role, you will build scalable solutions and collaborate closely with management, business partners, engineering teams, product, and design to create innovative and engaging viewing experiences. Your work will support streaming, digital products, advertising, and content distribution. You will also participate in code reviews, promote best practices, and uphold high standards in architecture, performance, and code quality, helping ensure maintainable and accessible solutions across the team. This position requires strong expertise in modern Java Spring Boot and Vue.js, along with a passion for building high-quality, scalable digital experiences. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications across both backend and frontend systems supporting Disney's digital platforms. Build robust Java Spring Boot services and APIs alongside modern Vue-based user interfaces to deliver seamless, user-centric experiences. Partner closely with product managers and cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions. Ensure alignment with architectural standards, security, and best practices across the full stack. Drive code quality through reviews, mentorship, and consistent development practices. Optimize system performance and reliability by implementing efficient data processing, caching, asynchronous workflows, and modern state management techniques. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, continuously improving system scalability, latency, and stability. Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring. Contribute to evolving engineering practices by adopting new technologies, tools, and frameworks across both backend and frontend ecosystems. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of full stack development experience, with a strong emphasis on Java, SpringBoot and VUE JS frameworks. Experience supporting development efforts and contributing to best practices through peer mentorship and code reviews. Proven experience building scalable back-end and front-end solutions for large-scale, high-traffic applications. Hands-on experience working in agile development environments as part of cross-functional teams. Strong experience integrating UI components with RESTful APIs. Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, and VueJS framwork. Solid understanding of microservices architecture, dependency injection, and application lifecycle management within the Spring ecosystem Solid understanding of state management patterns, component lifecycle, and Vuetify library. Knowledge of backend performance optimization techniques such as connection pooling, distributed caching, asynchronous processing, and efficient database access patterns Knowledge of front-end performance optimization techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, and caching. Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and UI frameworks. Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases, schema design, and query optimization Experience with containerization and deployment tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, along with cloud platforms (AWS) Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization tools (e.g., Docker), and cloud deployment (AWS). Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with developers, designers, product and QA teams. Effective communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to translate business and design requirements into performant, maintainable solutions. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, detail-oriented approach. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with distributed systems, messaging technologies, or event-driven architectures (Kafka, SNS/SQS, ActiveMQ, or similar) Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate software development, debugging, and code quality improvement Familiarity with AWS CloudFront, S3 bucket. Knowledge of streaming workflows, video content delivery, or media distribution pipelines Previous experience working in media, or entertainment environments The hiring range for this position in New York, New York is $148,700 - $199,400 per year and in Bristol, CT $141,900 - $190,300. 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.
08/06/2026
Full time
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. 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. Job Summary: The Senior Engineer will contribute to both backend and frontend development, designing and implementing high-performance applications and seamless user interfaces that deliver Disney's content to audiences worldwide. In this role, you will build scalable solutions and collaborate closely with management, business partners, engineering teams, product, and design to create innovative and engaging viewing experiences. Your work will support streaming, digital products, advertising, and content distribution. You will also participate in code reviews, promote best practices, and uphold high standards in architecture, performance, and code quality, helping ensure maintainable and accessible solutions across the team. This position requires strong expertise in modern Java Spring Boot and Vue.js, along with a passion for building high-quality, scalable digital experiences. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications across both backend and frontend systems supporting Disney's digital platforms. Build robust Java Spring Boot services and APIs alongside modern Vue-based user interfaces to deliver seamless, user-centric experiences. Partner closely with product managers and cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions. Ensure alignment with architectural standards, security, and best practices across the full stack. Drive code quality through reviews, mentorship, and consistent development practices. Optimize system performance and reliability by implementing efficient data processing, caching, asynchronous workflows, and modern state management techniques. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, continuously improving system scalability, latency, and stability. Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring. Contribute to evolving engineering practices by adopting new technologies, tools, and frameworks across both backend and frontend ecosystems. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of full stack development experience, with a strong emphasis on Java, SpringBoot and VUE JS frameworks. Experience supporting development efforts and contributing to best practices through peer mentorship and code reviews. Proven experience building scalable back-end and front-end solutions for large-scale, high-traffic applications. Hands-on experience working in agile development environments as part of cross-functional teams. Strong experience integrating UI components with RESTful APIs. Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, and VueJS framwork. Solid understanding of microservices architecture, dependency injection, and application lifecycle management within the Spring ecosystem Solid understanding of state management patterns, component lifecycle, and Vuetify library. Knowledge of backend performance optimization techniques such as connection pooling, distributed caching, asynchronous processing, and efficient database access patterns Knowledge of front-end performance optimization techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, and caching. Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and UI frameworks. Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases, schema design, and query optimization Experience with containerization and deployment tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, along with cloud platforms (AWS) Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization tools (e.g., Docker), and cloud deployment (AWS). Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with developers, designers, product and QA teams. Effective communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to translate business and design requirements into performant, maintainable solutions. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, detail-oriented approach. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with distributed systems, messaging technologies, or event-driven architectures (Kafka, SNS/SQS, ActiveMQ, or similar) Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate software development, debugging, and code quality improvement Familiarity with AWS CloudFront, S3 bucket. Knowledge of streaming workflows, video content delivery, or media distribution pipelines Previous experience working in media, or entertainment environments The hiring range for this position in New York, New York is $148,700 - $199,400 per year and in Bristol, CT $141,900 - $190,300. 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.
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
New York, New York
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we are reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that is evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. A few reasons why we think you would love working here: Building the future of Disney's Streaming, Sports, and Entertainment business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the backend systems, API's and mobile applications that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses. Reach and Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates on delight millions of consumers every minute of every day - from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology's worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering team validates all work before production, including web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing products and more. As a member of our team, you will strive to accomplish the following goals: Contributing to the successful implementation of solutions for complex technical problems with DE &ET engineering teams Owning the development and maintenance of one or more functional areas of test automation and tooling, execution environments, build systems and tooling used across multiple products Contribute to the successful design & implementation of one or more project features with input from senior engineers Check-in valuable, clean code daily that adds new features and capabilities Becoming a member of our Quality Engineering team, increasing quality through innovation, automated test creation, curiosity, and thoughtful debate. Responsibilities: Work with engineering teams to implement a full stack quality solution. Develop test automation frameworks, CI/CD infrastructures, build systems, and reporting tools to support flagship streaming mobile apps D+ and Hulu. Maintain documentation meant for end user consumption as well as project contributor documentation. Supplying end-user and developer training on automation tools and frameworks. Investigating and resolving any framework or execution of environmental issues affecting our services. Becoming a core member of our Platform & Date Engineering team, helping others increase productivity through innovation, and championing the core value of Disney Quality Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in software development, including test automation for both front-end and back-end services Minimum of 1 year of experience in test automation and unit testing frameworks for iOS or Android apps Proficiency in object-oriented design and expertise in one or more programming languages: Swift, Kotlin, Java, or Node.js/TypeScript. Excellent problem-solving skills Strong collaboration skills and familiarity with standard Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) tools such as Jira, Confluence, and version control systems like GitLab or GitHub Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to deliver project tasks on time Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an elevated level of motivation and a self-starting attitude Preferred Qualifications: Experience delivering production iOS/Android apps Experience developing applications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) Experience working with cloud-based testing infrastructures (e.g., SauceLabs) Experience working with Agile methodologies Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, and continuous integration/delivery systems Experience writing Gherkin syntax to facilitate the development of automated test scenarios Experience developing advanced mocking mechanisms (e.g., rule-based proxies and dummy-services) Experience with test suite/case/run management tools (e.g., JIRA Xray, etc.) The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $102,100 to $136,900 per year, and in Los Angeles, CA is $97,500 to $130,700 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.
08/06/2026
Full time
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we are reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that is evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. A few reasons why we think you would love working here: Building the future of Disney's Streaming, Sports, and Entertainment business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the backend systems, API's and mobile applications that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses. Reach and Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates on delight millions of consumers every minute of every day - from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology's worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering team validates all work before production, including web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing products and more. As a member of our team, you will strive to accomplish the following goals: Contributing to the successful implementation of solutions for complex technical problems with DE &ET engineering teams Owning the development and maintenance of one or more functional areas of test automation and tooling, execution environments, build systems and tooling used across multiple products Contribute to the successful design & implementation of one or more project features with input from senior engineers Check-in valuable, clean code daily that adds new features and capabilities Becoming a member of our Quality Engineering team, increasing quality through innovation, automated test creation, curiosity, and thoughtful debate. Responsibilities: Work with engineering teams to implement a full stack quality solution. Develop test automation frameworks, CI/CD infrastructures, build systems, and reporting tools to support flagship streaming mobile apps D+ and Hulu. Maintain documentation meant for end user consumption as well as project contributor documentation. Supplying end-user and developer training on automation tools and frameworks. Investigating and resolving any framework or execution of environmental issues affecting our services. Becoming a core member of our Platform & Date Engineering team, helping others increase productivity through innovation, and championing the core value of Disney Quality Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in software development, including test automation for both front-end and back-end services Minimum of 1 year of experience in test automation and unit testing frameworks for iOS or Android apps Proficiency in object-oriented design and expertise in one or more programming languages: Swift, Kotlin, Java, or Node.js/TypeScript. Excellent problem-solving skills Strong collaboration skills and familiarity with standard Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) tools such as Jira, Confluence, and version control systems like GitLab or GitHub Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to deliver project tasks on time Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an elevated level of motivation and a self-starting attitude Preferred Qualifications: Experience delivering production iOS/Android apps Experience developing applications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) Experience working with cloud-based testing infrastructures (e.g., SauceLabs) Experience working with Agile methodologies Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, and continuous integration/delivery systems Experience writing Gherkin syntax to facilitate the development of automated test scenarios Experience developing advanced mocking mechanisms (e.g., rule-based proxies and dummy-services) Experience with test suite/case/run management tools (e.g., JIRA Xray, etc.) The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $102,100 to $136,900 per year, and in Los Angeles, CA is $97,500 to $130,700 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 is not a remote role - you must be in the area or be open to relocation Senior Software Engineer, Payments and Accounting "It takes people to make the dream a reality." Walt was on to something when he said that, and it continues to ring true today. No matter where you are in the stage of your career, being part of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP) means being a part of a team where you help bring innovation to life through unsurpassed products, services and most importantly remarkable experiences. As a Cast Member, you are the steward and connection to our legacy and the backbone of our thriving innovations. Join our team and watch your dreams come true. As a Senior Software Engineer with experience in full-stack software engineering and a strong commitment to excellence, you will contribute hands-on within the Payments and Accounting Technology team responsible for advancing the payments and accounting ecosystem to support the ever-expanding business needs of Parks Commercial Platforms. Our team owns and operates 30+ production backend and frontend services powering payment processing, fraud detection, gift card management, and card issuance across Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Store, and other Disney properties. We seek forward-thinking full-stack engineers who are passionate about delivering quality products at scale, embrace AI-assisted development practices, and enjoy working closely with business partners on both strategic and tactical challenges. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across backend services (Java/Spring) and frontend applications (Angular/Node.js), be proficient in leveraging AI tools to accelerate development workflows, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where production incident response and delivery excellence are equally important. The Senior Software Engineer reports to the Senior Manager-Technology. As a part of our team, you will work towards achieving the objectives outlined below: Actively participating in the successful implementation of solutions for complex technical problems across the full stack from backend Java microservices to Angular UI applications and Node.js API layers Contributing to the development and maintenance of payment processing frameworks, containerized execution environments, build systems, and shared libraries used across multiple products Applying AI-assisted development practices including AI-assisted code review, automated testing, secure prompt engineering, and identifying opportunities to apply AI/ML in fraud detection and payment optimization Providing input on future initiatives with stakeholders and fellow engineers, including technical debt prioritization, platform modernization, and capital planning considerations Contributing to project architecture and effectively communicating technical decisions within the team Contributing to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure project progress, system reliability, and engineering productivity Collaborating with engineers to ensure clean, thread-safe, well-tested code that introduces new features and capabilities Improving engineering productivity through innovation, automation, and adoption of modern development tools and AI assistants Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain full-stack payment processing applications spanning Java 21/Spring backend microservices, Angular 18 frontend applications, and Node.js 20 API layers Build and maintain containerized services using Docker, deploying to AWS with Tomcat-based runtime environments Support and operate production services processing real-time payment transactions across multiple Disney properties including authorization, settlement, fraud screening, gift card operations, and card issuance Develop and maintain Splunk-based monitoring, alerting, and operational analytics for payment and fraud detection systems Implement and support adherence to PCI-DSS compliance standards across application code, logging, data handling, and infrastructure Participate in production incident response for payment service failures including rapid triage, root cause analysis, remediation, and post-incident documentation Apply AI-assisted development practices including AI-powered code review, test generation, refactoring, and documentation; identify safe injection points for AI/ML in payment and fraud systems Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and pair programming Collaborate with external vendor teams and internal stakeholders for complex integration work Contribute to technical estimates, risk assessments, and project sizing Investigate and resolve complex concurrency and performance issues in high-throughput payment services Act as a technical resource across backend services and frontend applications Qualifications: Must have 5+ years of design, architecture, and development experience in highly scalable, high-volume software components and/or client-facing web applications Experience in payment processing, fintech, or financial services technology strongly preferred Must have demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools in software development workflows preferred Deep understanding of design patterns and modern, highly scalable full-stack application development Advanced experience with Java 17+ (Java 21 preferred) including Spring Framework Advanced experience with Angular 16+ (Angular 18 preferred) and Node.js 18+ (Node.js 20 preferred) Advanced experience with AWS services: Lambda, DynamoDB, Aurora DB, S3, ECS, CloudWatch Advanced experience with Docker containerization and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Harness) Advanced experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native design patterns Must have proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Amazon Q) and experience using them in development workflows Experience with or strong interest in applying AI/ML to fraud detection, anomaly detection, or payment optimization use cases Strong understanding of payment processing concepts: authorization, settlement, tokenization, PCI-DSS compliance, card network mandates Experience with Splunk or similar log analytics platforms for operational monitoring and incident investigation Advanced experience in Object-Oriented design principles, patterns, and coding best practices Advanced experience building use case driven software with Agile Software Development and Test Driven Development methodologies Experience with database technologies: Aurora (MySQL), MariaDB, DynamoDB, Redis Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with on-call production support responsibilities Ability to be highly flexible to quickly changing business needs and new technologies Ability to performance tuning, and concurrency hardening across production services Ability to contribute to test automation including JUnit concurrency testing, integration testing, and regression suites Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures Ability to contribute to improvement of software development processes, including code quality gates (SonarQube), security scanning, and deployment practices Ability to proactively reassess business needs and make suggestions to meet those needs Ability to apply vision, creativity, and proactive solutions to complex issues across the full stack Ability to perform programming, testing, and debugging of major projects spanning backend and frontend systems Ability to mentor and review the work of less experienced members of the team Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering Field (or equivalent education and experience) The hiring range for this position in Orlando is $135,200.00 - $165,000.00per 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.
08/06/2026
Full time
This is not a remote role - you must be in the area or be open to relocation Senior Software Engineer, Payments and Accounting "It takes people to make the dream a reality." Walt was on to something when he said that, and it continues to ring true today. No matter where you are in the stage of your career, being part of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP) means being a part of a team where you help bring innovation to life through unsurpassed products, services and most importantly remarkable experiences. As a Cast Member, you are the steward and connection to our legacy and the backbone of our thriving innovations. Join our team and watch your dreams come true. As a Senior Software Engineer with experience in full-stack software engineering and a strong commitment to excellence, you will contribute hands-on within the Payments and Accounting Technology team responsible for advancing the payments and accounting ecosystem to support the ever-expanding business needs of Parks Commercial Platforms. Our team owns and operates 30+ production backend and frontend services powering payment processing, fraud detection, gift card management, and card issuance across Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Store, and other Disney properties. We seek forward-thinking full-stack engineers who are passionate about delivering quality products at scale, embrace AI-assisted development practices, and enjoy working closely with business partners on both strategic and tactical challenges. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across backend services (Java/Spring) and frontend applications (Angular/Node.js), be proficient in leveraging AI tools to accelerate development workflows, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where production incident response and delivery excellence are equally important. The Senior Software Engineer reports to the Senior Manager-Technology. As a part of our team, you will work towards achieving the objectives outlined below: Actively participating in the successful implementation of solutions for complex technical problems across the full stack from backend Java microservices to Angular UI applications and Node.js API layers Contributing to the development and maintenance of payment processing frameworks, containerized execution environments, build systems, and shared libraries used across multiple products Applying AI-assisted development practices including AI-assisted code review, automated testing, secure prompt engineering, and identifying opportunities to apply AI/ML in fraud detection and payment optimization Providing input on future initiatives with stakeholders and fellow engineers, including technical debt prioritization, platform modernization, and capital planning considerations Contributing to project architecture and effectively communicating technical decisions within the team Contributing to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure project progress, system reliability, and engineering productivity Collaborating with engineers to ensure clean, thread-safe, well-tested code that introduces new features and capabilities Improving engineering productivity through innovation, automation, and adoption of modern development tools and AI assistants Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain full-stack payment processing applications spanning Java 21/Spring backend microservices, Angular 18 frontend applications, and Node.js 20 API layers Build and maintain containerized services using Docker, deploying to AWS with Tomcat-based runtime environments Support and operate production services processing real-time payment transactions across multiple Disney properties including authorization, settlement, fraud screening, gift card operations, and card issuance Develop and maintain Splunk-based monitoring, alerting, and operational analytics for payment and fraud detection systems Implement and support adherence to PCI-DSS compliance standards across application code, logging, data handling, and infrastructure Participate in production incident response for payment service failures including rapid triage, root cause analysis, remediation, and post-incident documentation Apply AI-assisted development practices including AI-powered code review, test generation, refactoring, and documentation; identify safe injection points for AI/ML in payment and fraud systems Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and pair programming Collaborate with external vendor teams and internal stakeholders for complex integration work Contribute to technical estimates, risk assessments, and project sizing Investigate and resolve complex concurrency and performance issues in high-throughput payment services Act as a technical resource across backend services and frontend applications Qualifications: Must have 5+ years of design, architecture, and development experience in highly scalable, high-volume software components and/or client-facing web applications Experience in payment processing, fintech, or financial services technology strongly preferred Must have demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools in software development workflows preferred Deep understanding of design patterns and modern, highly scalable full-stack application development Advanced experience with Java 17+ (Java 21 preferred) including Spring Framework Advanced experience with Angular 16+ (Angular 18 preferred) and Node.js 18+ (Node.js 20 preferred) Advanced experience with AWS services: Lambda, DynamoDB, Aurora DB, S3, ECS, CloudWatch Advanced experience with Docker containerization and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Harness) Advanced experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native design patterns Must have proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Amazon Q) and experience using them in development workflows Experience with or strong interest in applying AI/ML to fraud detection, anomaly detection, or payment optimization use cases Strong understanding of payment processing concepts: authorization, settlement, tokenization, PCI-DSS compliance, card network mandates Experience with Splunk or similar log analytics platforms for operational monitoring and incident investigation Advanced experience in Object-Oriented design principles, patterns, and coding best practices Advanced experience building use case driven software with Agile Software Development and Test Driven Development methodologies Experience with database technologies: Aurora (MySQL), MariaDB, DynamoDB, Redis Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with on-call production support responsibilities Ability to be highly flexible to quickly changing business needs and new technologies Ability to performance tuning, and concurrency hardening across production services Ability to contribute to test automation including JUnit concurrency testing, integration testing, and regression suites Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures Ability to contribute to improvement of software development processes, including code quality gates (SonarQube), security scanning, and deployment practices Ability to proactively reassess business needs and make suggestions to meet those needs Ability to apply vision, creativity, and proactive solutions to complex issues across the full stack Ability to perform programming, testing, and debugging of major projects spanning backend and frontend systems Ability to mentor and review the work of less experienced members of the team Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering Field (or equivalent education and experience) The hiring range for this position in Orlando is $135,200.00 - $165,000.00per 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 is not a remote role. You must be in the area or willing to relocate! "We Power the Magic!" That's our motto at Disney Experiences (DX). Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company's premier vacation brands including Disney's Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, Storyliving by Disney, Adventures by Disney, and National Geographic Expeditions. This role sits in the Disney Signature Experience organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences. It supports high-visibility, guest-facing digital platforms and works closely with Storyliving by Disney, Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions (A&E) businesses. Role Summary The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of custom and commercial software projects to power both cast and guest experiences. They will champion the use of AI-assisted development tools and process automation across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), driving measurable improvements in delivery speed, code quality, and operational efficiency. This role intentionally blends active software development with technical leadership. You will spend meaningful time designing, building, reviewing, and improving code while also setting technical direction, mentoring engineers, and guiding platform strategy. The role emphasizes modern front-end engineering (UI architecture, performance, accessibility, component-driven development) while maintaining full-stack responsibility with back-end systems. You will partner closely with Product, UX, Content, and Business stakeholders to ensure the web platform and front-end ecosystem scale reliably to support best-in-class, high-traffic, revenue-generating digital experiences. What You'll Do Experience Platform & Front-End Engineering Leadership (Primary Focus) Own the technical strategy, roadmap, and operational health of the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform and the guest-facing front-end ecosystem built on it Set front-end architecture direction for guest-facing web experiences (rendering strategy, component architecture, data/state patterns) and ensure consistency across products Lead platform upgrades, security posture, performance optimization, reliability, and scalability initiatives across both the platform and UI layer Establish and evolve engineering standards and best practices for front-end development (patterns, guardrails, quality gates, CI/CD expectations) Build and govern reusable capabilities: components/templates/workflows/content models and shared UI component libraries/design system adoption Write, review, and optimize production-quality code using JavaScript and TypeScript; provide hands-on technical leadership for React and Angular implementations Champion web fundamentals using measurable standards and tooling: performance, accessibility (WCAG), SEO, and responsive design Partner with Product, UX, Design, and Content teams to translate designs into scalable, maintainable solutions and enable AI-assisted content workflows (e.g., tagging, summarization, optimization) with brand governance and quality controls Introduce AI-enhanced experience capabilities where valuable (e.g., intelligent search, recommendations, conversational interfaces, personalization) with appropriate quality and risk controls Services & Integrations (Full-Stack Leadership) Design, implement, and review APIs, microservices, and backend integrations supporting business and guest experiences Define integration strategies with internal systems and third-party services, ensuring secure and reliable service contracts Contribute hands-on across the stack as needed to unblock teams, accelerate delivery, and resolve complex technical challenges Collaborate with architects on cloud-native and AI solution patterns, ensuring operability and maintainability Ensure end-to-end alignment between front-end, services, and infrastructure (performance, reliability, observability readiness) Engineering Excellence & Delivery Drive adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices (agentic IDEs, code assistants, AI pair programming) to improve throughput and quality, with clear team guardrails and measurable outcomes Set standards for "trust-but-verify" usage of AI-generated code: validation, security review, refactoring expectations, and maintainability requirements (including preventing over-reliance on automation) Expand SDLC automation using AI where it improves outcomes (test generation, documentation generation, code review acceleration, pipeline improvements), while preserving engineering rigor Actively participate in development while leading code reviews to ensure quality, security, and maintainability Identify, prioritize, and remediate technical debt through hands-on contribution and backlog planning Translate business requirements into clear technical designs, stories, and implementation plans Guide estimation, planning, and delivery of complex initiatives Ensure CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and observability are built into all solutions Review and approve solution designs and technical documentation Ensure you remain up to date with emerging technologies so you can make informed recommendations Team Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and coach engineers through code reviews, pairing, and design discussions Provide technical leadership to both onshore and offshore development teams Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture Promote effective use of AI-assisted developer tools to improve code quality, velocity, and documentation Lead by example through strong engineering practices, ownership, and accountability Required Qualifications 7+ years of professional software engineering experience Demonstrated ability to lead technical decision-making, influence architecture across teams, and align engineering solutions with business outcomes An advocate for a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ensures every team member feels a sense of belonging Must have demonstrated success using AI coding assistants (agentic IDEs / AI pair programming) to improve delivery speed and quality Must have experience implementing AI-enabled automation across SDLC (testing, code review, documentation, CI/CD) with measurable outcomes Strong "trust-but-verify" discipline: validate, secure, refactor, and govern AI-generated output to meet maintainability standards Ability to establish team guardrails and educate others on responsible AI usage (risks, over-reliance, licensing/security considerations) Strong expertise in modern front-end development using JavaScript and TypeScript Must have hands-on experience with Node.js, React and Angular in large-scale applications Must have solid full-stack experience with Java, Spring, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices Experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Splunk, AppDynamics, etc.) Strong understanding of object-oriented design and software architecture principles Experience working in agile development environments Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of experience building and supporting enterprise-scale, customer-facing platforms Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), including AEM as a Cloud Service Experience with headless or hybrid AEM architectures Experience using AI assisted development tools in large engineering teams Understanding of responsible AI principles in enterprise or consumer facing environments Experience with cloud-based technologies like AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure Experience with Confluence and Jira to document requirements, user stories and technical designs. Required Education Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Preferred Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline The hiring range for this position in Orlando is $148,300.00 - $180,000.00 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.
08/06/2026
Full time
This is not a remote role. You must be in the area or willing to relocate! "We Power the Magic!" That's our motto at Disney Experiences (DX). Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company's premier vacation brands including Disney's Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, Storyliving by Disney, Adventures by Disney, and National Geographic Expeditions. This role sits in the Disney Signature Experience organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences. It supports high-visibility, guest-facing digital platforms and works closely with Storyliving by Disney, Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions (A&E) businesses. Role Summary The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of custom and commercial software projects to power both cast and guest experiences. They will champion the use of AI-assisted development tools and process automation across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), driving measurable improvements in delivery speed, code quality, and operational efficiency. This role intentionally blends active software development with technical leadership. You will spend meaningful time designing, building, reviewing, and improving code while also setting technical direction, mentoring engineers, and guiding platform strategy. The role emphasizes modern front-end engineering (UI architecture, performance, accessibility, component-driven development) while maintaining full-stack responsibility with back-end systems. You will partner closely with Product, UX, Content, and Business stakeholders to ensure the web platform and front-end ecosystem scale reliably to support best-in-class, high-traffic, revenue-generating digital experiences. What You'll Do Experience Platform & Front-End Engineering Leadership (Primary Focus) Own the technical strategy, roadmap, and operational health of the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform and the guest-facing front-end ecosystem built on it Set front-end architecture direction for guest-facing web experiences (rendering strategy, component architecture, data/state patterns) and ensure consistency across products Lead platform upgrades, security posture, performance optimization, reliability, and scalability initiatives across both the platform and UI layer Establish and evolve engineering standards and best practices for front-end development (patterns, guardrails, quality gates, CI/CD expectations) Build and govern reusable capabilities: components/templates/workflows/content models and shared UI component libraries/design system adoption Write, review, and optimize production-quality code using JavaScript and TypeScript; provide hands-on technical leadership for React and Angular implementations Champion web fundamentals using measurable standards and tooling: performance, accessibility (WCAG), SEO, and responsive design Partner with Product, UX, Design, and Content teams to translate designs into scalable, maintainable solutions and enable AI-assisted content workflows (e.g., tagging, summarization, optimization) with brand governance and quality controls Introduce AI-enhanced experience capabilities where valuable (e.g., intelligent search, recommendations, conversational interfaces, personalization) with appropriate quality and risk controls Services & Integrations (Full-Stack Leadership) Design, implement, and review APIs, microservices, and backend integrations supporting business and guest experiences Define integration strategies with internal systems and third-party services, ensuring secure and reliable service contracts Contribute hands-on across the stack as needed to unblock teams, accelerate delivery, and resolve complex technical challenges Collaborate with architects on cloud-native and AI solution patterns, ensuring operability and maintainability Ensure end-to-end alignment between front-end, services, and infrastructure (performance, reliability, observability readiness) Engineering Excellence & Delivery Drive adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices (agentic IDEs, code assistants, AI pair programming) to improve throughput and quality, with clear team guardrails and measurable outcomes Set standards for "trust-but-verify" usage of AI-generated code: validation, security review, refactoring expectations, and maintainability requirements (including preventing over-reliance on automation) Expand SDLC automation using AI where it improves outcomes (test generation, documentation generation, code review acceleration, pipeline improvements), while preserving engineering rigor Actively participate in development while leading code reviews to ensure quality, security, and maintainability Identify, prioritize, and remediate technical debt through hands-on contribution and backlog planning Translate business requirements into clear technical designs, stories, and implementation plans Guide estimation, planning, and delivery of complex initiatives Ensure CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and observability are built into all solutions Review and approve solution designs and technical documentation Ensure you remain up to date with emerging technologies so you can make informed recommendations Team Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and coach engineers through code reviews, pairing, and design discussions Provide technical leadership to both onshore and offshore development teams Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture Promote effective use of AI-assisted developer tools to improve code quality, velocity, and documentation Lead by example through strong engineering practices, ownership, and accountability Required Qualifications 7+ years of professional software engineering experience Demonstrated ability to lead technical decision-making, influence architecture across teams, and align engineering solutions with business outcomes An advocate for a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ensures every team member feels a sense of belonging Must have demonstrated success using AI coding assistants (agentic IDEs / AI pair programming) to improve delivery speed and quality Must have experience implementing AI-enabled automation across SDLC (testing, code review, documentation, CI/CD) with measurable outcomes Strong "trust-but-verify" discipline: validate, secure, refactor, and govern AI-generated output to meet maintainability standards Ability to establish team guardrails and educate others on responsible AI usage (risks, over-reliance, licensing/security considerations) Strong expertise in modern front-end development using JavaScript and TypeScript Must have hands-on experience with Node.js, React and Angular in large-scale applications Must have solid full-stack experience with Java, Spring, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices Experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Splunk, AppDynamics, etc.) Strong understanding of object-oriented design and software architecture principles Experience working in agile development environments Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of experience building and supporting enterprise-scale, customer-facing platforms Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), including AEM as a Cloud Service Experience with headless or hybrid AEM architectures Experience using AI assisted development tools in large engineering teams Understanding of responsible AI principles in enterprise or consumer facing environments Experience with cloud-based technologies like AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure Experience with Confluence and Jira to document requirements, user stories and technical designs. Required Education Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Preferred Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline The hiring range for this position in Orlando is $148,300.00 - $180,000.00 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
Glendale, California
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we are reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that is evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. A few reasons why we think you would love working here: Building the future of Disney's Streaming, Sports, and Entertainment business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the backend systems, API's and mobile applications that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses. Reach and Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates on delight millions of consumers every minute of every day - from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology's worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering team validates all work before production, including web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing products and more. As a member of our team, you will strive to accomplish the following goals: Contributing to the successful implementation of solutions for complex technical problems with DE &ET engineering teams Owning the development and maintenance of one or more functional areas of test automation and tooling, execution environments, build systems and tooling used across multiple products Contribute to the successful design & implementation of one or more project features with input from senior engineers Check-in valuable, clean code daily that adds new features and capabilities Becoming a member of our Quality Engineering team, increasing quality through innovation, automated test creation, curiosity, and thoughtful debate. Responsibilities: Work with engineering teams to implement a full stack quality solution. Develop test automation frameworks, CI/CD infrastructures, build systems, and reporting tools to support flagship streaming mobile apps D+ and Hulu. Maintain documentation meant for end user consumption as well as project contributor documentation. Supplying end-user and developer training on automation tools and frameworks. Investigating and resolving any framework or execution of environmental issues affecting our services. Becoming a core member of our Platform & Date Engineering team, helping others increase productivity through innovation, and championing the core value of Disney Quality Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in software development, including test automation for both front-end and back-end services Minimum of 1 year of experience in test automation and unit testing frameworks for iOS or Android apps Proficiency in object-oriented design and expertise in one or more programming languages: Swift, Kotlin, Java, or Node.js/TypeScript. Excellent problem-solving skills Strong collaboration skills and familiarity with standard Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) tools such as Jira, Confluence, and version control systems like GitLab or GitHub Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to deliver project tasks on time Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an elevated level of motivation and a self-starting attitude Preferred Qualifications: Experience delivering production iOS/Android apps Experience developing applications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) Experience working with cloud-based testing infrastructures (e.g., SauceLabs) Experience working with Agile methodologies Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, and continuous integration/delivery systems Experience writing Gherkin syntax to facilitate the development of automated test scenarios Experience developing advanced mocking mechanisms (e.g., rule-based proxies and dummy-services) Experience with test suite/case/run management tools (e.g., JIRA Xray, etc.) The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $102,100 to $136,900 per year, and in Los Angeles, CA is $97,500 to $130,700 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.
08/06/2026
Full time
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we are reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that is evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. A few reasons why we think you would love working here: Building the future of Disney's Streaming, Sports, and Entertainment business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the backend systems, API's and mobile applications that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses. Reach and Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates on delight millions of consumers every minute of every day - from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology's worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering team validates all work before production, including web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing products and more. As a member of our team, you will strive to accomplish the following goals: Contributing to the successful implementation of solutions for complex technical problems with DE &ET engineering teams Owning the development and maintenance of one or more functional areas of test automation and tooling, execution environments, build systems and tooling used across multiple products Contribute to the successful design & implementation of one or more project features with input from senior engineers Check-in valuable, clean code daily that adds new features and capabilities Becoming a member of our Quality Engineering team, increasing quality through innovation, automated test creation, curiosity, and thoughtful debate. Responsibilities: Work with engineering teams to implement a full stack quality solution. Develop test automation frameworks, CI/CD infrastructures, build systems, and reporting tools to support flagship streaming mobile apps D+ and Hulu. Maintain documentation meant for end user consumption as well as project contributor documentation. Supplying end-user and developer training on automation tools and frameworks. Investigating and resolving any framework or execution of environmental issues affecting our services. Becoming a core member of our Platform & Date Engineering team, helping others increase productivity through innovation, and championing the core value of Disney Quality Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in software development, including test automation for both front-end and back-end services Minimum of 1 year of experience in test automation and unit testing frameworks for iOS or Android apps Proficiency in object-oriented design and expertise in one or more programming languages: Swift, Kotlin, Java, or Node.js/TypeScript. Excellent problem-solving skills Strong collaboration skills and familiarity with standard Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) tools such as Jira, Confluence, and version control systems like GitLab or GitHub Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to deliver project tasks on time Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an elevated level of motivation and a self-starting attitude Preferred Qualifications: Experience delivering production iOS/Android apps Experience developing applications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) Experience working with cloud-based testing infrastructures (e.g., SauceLabs) Experience working with Agile methodologies Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, and continuous integration/delivery systems Experience writing Gherkin syntax to facilitate the development of automated test scenarios Experience developing advanced mocking mechanisms (e.g., rule-based proxies and dummy-services) Experience with test suite/case/run management tools (e.g., JIRA Xray, etc.) The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $102,100 to $136,900 per year, and in Los Angeles, CA is $97,500 to $130,700 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.
Senior Lead AI Engineer (Gen AI Platform Services, Agentic AI) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 6 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 6 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience designing, developing, integrating, delivering, and supporting complex AI systems Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor an engineering team and influence cross-functional stakeholders Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to peers Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Cambridge, MA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Francisco, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
08/06/2026
Full time
Senior Lead AI Engineer (Gen AI Platform Services, Agentic AI) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 6 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 6 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience designing, developing, integrating, delivering, and supporting complex AI systems Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor an engineering team and influence cross-functional stakeholders Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to peers Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Cambridge, MA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Francisco, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Senior Distinguished AI Engineer At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 10 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 8 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 10 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 9 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience architecting, designing, developing, integrating, delivering, and supporting complex enterprise AI systems Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor an engineering organization and influence cross-functional stakeholders up to the SVP level Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to peers Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. Cambridge, MA: $314,800 - $359,300 for Sr. Distinguished AI Engineer McLean, VA: $314,800 - $359,300 for Sr. Distinguished AI Engineer New York, NY: $343,400 - $392,000 for Sr. Distinguished AI Engineer Richmond, VA: $286,200 - $326,700 for Sr. Distinguished AI Engineer San Francisco, CA: $343,400 - $392,000 for Sr. Distinguished AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $343,400 - $392,000 for Sr. Distinguished AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
08/06/2026
Full time
Senior Distinguished AI Engineer At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 10 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 8 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 10 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 9 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience architecting, designing, developing, integrating, delivering, and supporting complex enterprise AI systems Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor an engineering organization and influence cross-functional stakeholders up to the SVP level Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to peers Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. Cambridge, MA: $314,800 - $359,300 for Sr. Distinguished AI Engineer McLean, VA: $314,800 - $359,300 for Sr. Distinguished AI Engineer New York, NY: $343,400 - $392,000 for Sr. Distinguished AI Engineer Richmond, VA: $286,200 - $326,700 for Sr. Distinguished AI Engineer San Francisco, CA: $343,400 - $392,000 for Sr. Distinguished AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $343,400 - $392,000 for Sr. Distinguished AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Lead AI Engineer ( MLX, Gen AI Platform Services, Agentic AI) Overview At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 2 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 4 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 6 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience designing, developing, delivering, and supporting AI services Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead AI Engineer New York, NY: $215,200 - $245,600 for Lead AI Engineer Cambridge, MA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead AI Engineer San Francisco, CA: $215,200 - $245,600 for Lead AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $215,200 - $245,600 for Lead AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
08/06/2026
Full time
Lead AI Engineer ( MLX, Gen AI Platform Services, Agentic AI) Overview At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 2 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 4 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 6 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience designing, developing, delivering, and supporting AI services Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead AI Engineer New York, NY: $215,200 - $245,600 for Lead AI Engineer Cambridge, MA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead AI Engineer San Francisco, CA: $215,200 - $245,600 for Lead AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $215,200 - $245,600 for Lead AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Sr. Lead AI Engineer (AI Foundations) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 6 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 6 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience designing, developing, integrating, delivering, and supporting complex AI systems Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor an engineering team and influence cross-functional stakeholders Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to peers Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Cambridge, MA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
08/06/2026
Full time
Sr. Lead AI Engineer (AI Foundations) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 6 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 6 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience designing, developing, integrating, delivering, and supporting complex AI systems Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor an engineering team and influence cross-functional stakeholders Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to peers Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Cambridge, MA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Sr. Lead AI Engineer (AI Foundations) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 6 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 6 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience designing, developing, integrating, delivering, and supporting complex AI systems Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor an engineering team and influence cross-functional stakeholders Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to peers Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Cambridge, MA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
08/06/2026
Full time
Sr. Lead AI Engineer (AI Foundations) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 6 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 6 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience designing, developing, integrating, delivering, and supporting complex AI systems Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor an engineering team and influence cross-functional stakeholders Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to peers Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Cambridge, MA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Senior Lead AI Engineer (GenAI Platform, Agentic Infrastructure) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 6 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 6 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience designing, developing, integrating, delivering, and supporting complex AI systems Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor an engineering team and influence cross-functional stakeholders Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to peers Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. Cambridge, MA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Plano, TX: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Francisco, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
08/06/2026
Full time
Senior Lead AI Engineer (GenAI Platform, Agentic Infrastructure) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 6 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 6 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience designing, developing, integrating, delivering, and supporting complex AI systems Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor an engineering team and influence cross-functional stakeholders Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to peers Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. Cambridge, MA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Plano, TX: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Francisco, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Sr. Lead AI Engineer (GenAI Platform) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 6 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 6 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience designing, developing, integrating, delivering, and supporting complex AI systems Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor an engineering team and influence cross-functional stakeholders Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to peers Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. Cambridge, MA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Francisco, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
08/06/2026
Full time
Sr. Lead AI Engineer (GenAI Platform) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent - along with our deep experience in machine learning - position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build. Team Description: The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact. In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc. Leverage a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more. Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance - scalability, cost, latency, throughput - of large scale production AI systems. Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One. The Ideal Candidate: You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good. Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production. You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity. You have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven. You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 6 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies At least 6 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) Experience designing, developing, integrating, delivering, and supporting complex AI systems Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor an engineering team and influence cross-functional stakeholders Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to peers Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. Cambridge, MA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Francisco, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer San Jose, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead AI Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).