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Role Location: This is an on-site role requiring 4 days in-person at designated office location. 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. Job Summary: The Production Platform Foundations team is a horizontal service team providing both tools and guidance across the organization for operations in AWS. We strive to act as a productivity multiplier, providing consulting and operational support to Application teams to help them drive their adoption of AWS services in conjunction with their existing infrastructure. We work closely with those groups to offer a 'cloud-native' perspective on application architecture, infrastructure, and deployment strategies. A Senior Software Engineer on the Cloud Account Management (CAM) team is a security-focused cloud engineer responsible for designing, building, and supporting automation and tooling initiatives that further enable secure, compliant, self-service ways of working for both the team and the developer base. In addition, this role will provide operational and technical guidance to Application Development (DevOps) teams that are utilizing the AWS environment at Disney Streaming. This position will report to the Engineering Manager and will interact with other Software Engineers in the Cloud Account Management (CAM) team What you'll be doing Write automation tools for your team and other internal teams to self-service, deploy, detect, alert, and mitigate in our AWS environments Build on AWS, including hands-on work with IAM, security policies, and cloud-native services Champion and execute best practices and security standards for operating in the cloud Troubleshoot and implement appropriate IAM permissions for user access and workloads running in AWS Provide guidance and recommendations to development teams on service design and deployments Own initiatives and contribute to future solution designs and planning Be a go-to technical resource on the team, spanning across levels and cross functional teams Monitor and work on inbound issues Qualifications: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent practical experience Strong Python development skills, you write production-quality code, not just scripts Experience with deployment and CI/CD tools - Terraform, GitHub Actions, Spinnaker, and Jenkins. Experience with platform engineering, primarily backend development using Python Experience developing APIs and designing database schemas Hands-on AWS Security/IAM administration and policy-creation experience for many users and workloads Familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts Experience with Unix/Linux systems Exhibit clear, succinct written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Taking a practical, collaborative approach when working with engineers. Familiarity with operational troubleshooting tools and techniques Nice to have, but not required Experience leveraging AI as a productivity multiplier AWS Certifications Experience supporting DevOps teams in mid-to-large-sized organizations, especially in multitenant environments Familiarity with SSL Certificate management Familiarity with general and AWS-specific networking concepts, including VPC constructs, Firewalling, and DNS The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA and Glendale, CA is $141,900 to $190,300 per year and in New York, NY and Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400 per year and in San Francisco, CA is $155,400 to $208,400. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Ad Platforms is responsible for Disney's industry-leading ad technology and products - driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disney's sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms. Job Summary: We are seeking a Manager, Software Engineering, focused on BI & Analytics to lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team in building and maintaining the data pipelines, AI-powered data solutions, and custom analytics UIs and dashboards that are foundational to Disney's Ad Platforms. In this role, you'll manage both frontend and backend software & data engineering, ensuring that business and end-user needs are met with reliability, scalability, and outstanding UI/UX design. The ideal candidate will be both a technical leader and a people manager with deep expertise in software, data engineering and platform strategy. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Instill a culture grounded in engineering best practices such as code quality, documentation, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure engineering principles are consistently applied across projects and teams Manage, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing software and data engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture such as code quality, documentation, automation, and continuous improvement Coordinate with Product Management to align engineering roadmaps with product initiatives and timelines Partner with Program Managers to drive planning, prioritization, and delivery of cross-functional efforts Collaborate with QA leadership to build data quality processes and end-to-end validation such as code quality, documentation, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure engineering principles are consistently applied across projects and teams Lead and grow a high-performing team of software and data engineers working on mission-critical data products Set engineering roadmaps, delivery timelines, and platform-level initiatives Drive adoption of best-in-class tools and practices for data governance, lineage, observability, and cost optimization Provide technical guidance and career development for the team Collaborate with senior leadership to define data strategy and long-term architecture vision Manage capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance reviews Lead vendor/tool evaluations and oversee key integration efforts Partner with BI and analytics leads to ensure consistent, reliable data is delivered across the enterprise Spearhead the implementation of custom dashboards and analytics UIs, leveraging modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.), advanced data visualization, and design system best practices. Rapidly prototype UI components tailored to stakeholder/business requirements, ensuring high standards for usability, accessibility, and visual polish. Drive the integration of AI/ML solutions into both backend pipelines and analytics products; champion the use of AI-powered software development processes and robust, end-to-end SDLC practices. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Required Qualifications Languages: Scala, Python, SQL, JavaScript Data Processing: Apache Spark, Flink, Airflow Platforms & Tools: Databricks, Hive, Presto, Snowflake Cloud: AWS (S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda) Minimum of 8 years of relevant software engineering, data engineering or data science - preferably with a digital media or digital advertising company Experience delivering products in an agile software development environment including sprint work in Jira Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and partner across multiple teams and organizations Strong SQL experience including writing/optimizing complex queries against distributed data stores such as Aurora, Hadoop, Hive, Oracle, and Snowflake Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: Apache NiFi or Apache Airflow Expert level knowledge in at least one programming language such as Python, R, Scala, Java. Demonstrated experience working with business intelligence tools such as MicroStrategy, Tableau, Business Objects, Looker, etc. Strong experience building and deploying dashboards and UIs with frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue. Demonstrated ability to quickly prototype and implement custom UI components to meet evolving business/stakeholder specs. Familiarity with AI-powered solution development and integrating machine learning into production data/analytics environments. Strong software development life cycle (SDLC) management experience, including source control, CI/CD, and agile workflows (Jira). Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to technical and unacquainted audiences Experience in working with large datasets (Terabytes or more) Strong presentation and documentation skills including experience working with Confluence, Power Point, and Lucid Chart Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Enjoy working collaboratively with a talented group of people to tackle challenging business problems so we all succeed (or fail fast) as a team Preferred Qualifications Experience designing, building and supporting Business Intelligence (BI) data platforms, dashboards, and reporting environments Experience in Ad Tech, particularly Linear or Addressable Advertising Experience with digital advertising systems and ecosystems Experience using data analytics to triage and troubleshoot advertising workflows Experience with network topologies, systems architecture overviews, and entity relationship diagrams (ERD) Experience with rapid prototyping and agile delivery of analytics products. Required Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related technical fields, or equivalent experience Additional Information: Engineers are expected to be in the office four days a week. This role is hiring in Glendale, CA The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is between $171,600 - $230,100, Seattle, WA is between $179,700 - $241,000 and San Francisco, CA is between $187,900 - $252,000. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Role Location: This is an on-site role requiring 4 days in-person at designated office location. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity. The individual in this position will join the Data Stores team in an exciting and fast-paced environment where they will help build and maintain highly available relational database systems operating across multiple cloud and on-premise environments. These databases support many of the systems powering DEEP&T's digital media supply chain and consumer facing products. Job Summary: Join DEEP&T as a Senior Reliability Engineer, where you will analyze, design, program, debug, and modify software enhancements and new products for use in local, networked, cloud-based, or Internet-related computer programs. This role delivers large or highly complex software programs and systems that are critical to the organization's technology platforms and commercial applications. By leveraging in-depth knowledge of current programming languages and technologies, the Senior Reliability Engineer will write code, complete programming tasks, and perform testing and debugging of applications. The individual will interact with users to define system requirements and necessary modifications, conceive and implement software components, fixes, enhancements, and new systems. Their work directly impacts the organization by driving improvements in product quality, operational efficiency, and technical innovation, influencing future projects and technical direction We're looking for an individual who can apply software engineering principles to database engineering and administration to build processes and automation to help deliver infrastructure faster, safer, more consistently, and with the right level of observability required to operate at scale. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Responsible for building, deploying, and ensuring all DEEP&T database infrastructure is available 24/7/365. Leverage software development and automation to design, modernize, and deliver database infrastructure. Participates in setting the architectural direction for database platforms and projects. Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Analyze, design, and deploy fault-tolerant, distributed, and highly available database infrastructure. Proactively plan and implement infrastructure changes through capacity forecasting, software release cycles, and right sizing. Provide database expertise through performance tuning, troubleshooting and administration. Develop, enhance, and adhere to engineering and administration standards. Develop automation and tooling to increase operational efficiency while ensuring system reliability and security. Build infrastructure and systems for scalability, resiliency, availability, and recovery though infrastructure as code and configuration management. Provide relevant insights of data store infrastructure through metrics, monitoring, and alerting. Maintain thorough and well-written documentation. Participate in live event support and on-call rotation. May provide oversight and direction to junior team members. Builds relationships with engineering teams and leads. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Basic Experience Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of related work experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Azure SQL MI. Fundamental understanding of Microsoft SQL Server database internals. Experience working in Agile software development. Experience with source control management tools (Git, GitLab, GitHub). Intermediate to advanced level of expertise in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go. General understanding and experience with Windows operating system, network, and containers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience designing and deploying fault-tolerant, distributed, and highly available database infrastructure. Experience in database availability monitoring and status reporting using native monitoring tools. Well-versed in SQL Server backup, restore, and recovery strategies. Experience keeping a large environment compliant by deploying SQL Server patches and upgrades. Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation. Carries out assignments with little coaching or guidance from others. Preferred Experience Experience operating within a database reliability engineering (DRE) and/or systems reliability engineering (SRE) role. Experience running, deploying, and maintaining production systems in Azure and Amazon Web Services. Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience building a proper path to production leveraging multiple lifecycles, testing, integration, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with the configuration and implementation of SQL Server Always On availability groups. Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Chef). Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams providing guidance in SQL Server best practices. Experience with proactively identifying problems/areas of improvement and designing creative solutions to successfully remediate issues. The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT is $141,900 to $190,300 and in New York is 148,700 to $199,400$ per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Ad Platforms is responsible for Disney's industry-leading ad technology and products - driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disney's sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms. Job Summary: We are seeking a Manager, Software Engineering, focused on BI & Analytics to lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team in building and maintaining the data pipelines, AI-powered data solutions, and custom analytics UIs and dashboards that are foundational to Disney's Ad Platforms. In this role, you'll manage both frontend and backend software & data engineering, ensuring that business and end-user needs are met with reliability, scalability, and outstanding UI/UX design. The ideal candidate will be both a technical leader and a people manager with deep expertise in software, data engineering and platform strategy. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Instill a culture grounded in engineering best practices such as code quality, documentation, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure engineering principles are consistently applied across projects and teams Manage, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing software and data engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture such as code quality, documentation, automation, and continuous improvement Coordinate with Product Management to align engineering roadmaps with product initiatives and timelines Partner with Program Managers to drive planning, prioritization, and delivery of cross-functional efforts Collaborate with QA leadership to build data quality processes and end-to-end validation such as code quality, documentation, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure engineering principles are consistently applied across projects and teams Lead and grow a high-performing team of software and data engineers working on mission-critical data products Set engineering roadmaps, delivery timelines, and platform-level initiatives Drive adoption of best-in-class tools and practices for data governance, lineage, observability, and cost optimization Provide technical guidance and career development for the team Collaborate with senior leadership to define data strategy and long-term architecture vision Manage capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance reviews Lead vendor/tool evaluations and oversee key integration efforts Partner with BI and analytics leads to ensure consistent, reliable data is delivered across the enterprise Spearhead the implementation of custom dashboards and analytics UIs, leveraging modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.), advanced data visualization, and design system best practices. Rapidly prototype UI components tailored to stakeholder/business requirements, ensuring high standards for usability, accessibility, and visual polish. Drive the integration of AI/ML solutions into both backend pipelines and analytics products; champion the use of AI-powered software development processes and robust, end-to-end SDLC practices. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Required Qualifications Languages: Scala, Python, SQL, JavaScript Data Processing: Apache Spark, Flink, Airflow Platforms & Tools: Databricks, Hive, Presto, Snowflake Cloud: AWS (S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda) Minimum of 8 years of relevant software engineering, data engineering or data science - preferably with a digital media or digital advertising company Experience delivering products in an agile software development environment including sprint work in Jira Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and partner across multiple teams and organizations Strong SQL experience including writing/optimizing complex queries against distributed data stores such as Aurora, Hadoop, Hive, Oracle, and Snowflake Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: Apache NiFi or Apache Airflow Expert level knowledge in at least one programming language such as Python, R, Scala, Java. Demonstrated experience working with business intelligence tools such as MicroStrategy, Tableau, Business Objects, Looker, etc. Strong experience building and deploying dashboards and UIs with frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue. Demonstrated ability to quickly prototype and implement custom UI components to meet evolving business/stakeholder specs. Familiarity with AI-powered solution development and integrating machine learning into production data/analytics environments. Strong software development life cycle (SDLC) management experience, including source control, CI/CD, and agile workflows (Jira). Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to technical and unacquainted audiences Experience in working with large datasets (Terabytes or more) Strong presentation and documentation skills including experience working with Confluence, Power Point, and Lucid Chart Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Enjoy working collaboratively with a talented group of people to tackle challenging business problems so we all succeed (or fail fast) as a team Preferred Qualifications Experience designing, building and supporting Business Intelligence (BI) data platforms, dashboards, and reporting environments Experience in Ad Tech, particularly Linear or Addressable Advertising Experience with digital advertising systems and ecosystems Experience using data analytics to triage and troubleshoot advertising workflows Experience with network topologies, systems architecture overviews, and entity relationship diagrams (ERD) Experience with rapid prototyping and agile delivery of analytics products. Required Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related technical fields, or equivalent experience Additional Information: Engineers are expected to be in the office four days a week. This role is hiring in Glendale, CA The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is between $171,600 - $230,100, Seattle, WA is between $179,700 - $241,000 and San Francisco, CA is between $187,900 - $252,000. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Role Location: This is an on-site role requiring 4 days in-person at designated office location. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity. The individual in this position will join the Data Stores team in an exciting and fast-paced environment where they will help build and maintain highly available relational database systems operating across multiple cloud and on-premise environments. These databases support many of the systems powering DEEP&T's digital media supply chain and consumer facing products. Job Summary: Join DEEP&T as a Senior Reliability Engineer, where you will analyze, design, program, debug, and modify software enhancements and new products for use in local, networked, cloud-based, or Internet-related computer programs. This role delivers large or highly complex software programs and systems that are critical to the organization's technology platforms and commercial applications. By leveraging in-depth knowledge of current programming languages and technologies, the Senior Reliability Engineer will write code, complete programming tasks, and perform testing and debugging of applications. The individual will interact with users to define system requirements and necessary modifications, conceive and implement software components, fixes, enhancements, and new systems. Their work directly impacts the organization by driving improvements in product quality, operational efficiency, and technical innovation, influencing future projects and technical direction We're looking for an individual who can apply software engineering principles to database engineering and administration to build processes and automation to help deliver infrastructure faster, safer, more consistently, and with the right level of observability required to operate at scale. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Responsible for building, deploying, and ensuring all DEEP&T database infrastructure is available 24/7/365. Leverage software development and automation to design, modernize, and deliver database infrastructure. Participates in setting the architectural direction for database platforms and projects. Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Analyze, design, and deploy fault-tolerant, distributed, and highly available database infrastructure. Proactively plan and implement infrastructure changes through capacity forecasting, software release cycles, and right sizing. Provide database expertise through performance tuning, troubleshooting and administration. Develop, enhance, and adhere to engineering and administration standards. Develop automation and tooling to increase operational efficiency while ensuring system reliability and security. Build infrastructure and systems for scalability, resiliency, availability, and recovery though infrastructure as code and configuration management. Provide relevant insights of data store infrastructure through metrics, monitoring, and alerting. Maintain thorough and well-written documentation. Participate in live event support and on-call rotation. May provide oversight and direction to junior team members. Builds relationships with engineering teams and leads. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Basic Experience Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of related work experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Azure SQL MI. Fundamental understanding of Microsoft SQL Server database internals. Experience working in Agile software development. Experience with source control management tools (Git, GitLab, GitHub). Intermediate to advanced level of expertise in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go. General understanding and experience with Windows operating system, network, and containers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience designing and deploying fault-tolerant, distributed, and highly available database infrastructure. Experience in database availability monitoring and status reporting using native monitoring tools. Well-versed in SQL Server backup, restore, and recovery strategies. Experience keeping a large environment compliant by deploying SQL Server patches and upgrades. Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation. Carries out assignments with little coaching or guidance from others. Preferred Experience Experience operating within a database reliability engineering (DRE) and/or systems reliability engineering (SRE) role. Experience running, deploying, and maintaining production systems in Azure and Amazon Web Services. Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience building a proper path to production leveraging multiple lifecycles, testing, integration, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with the configuration and implementation of SQL Server Always On availability groups. Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Chef). Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams providing guidance in SQL Server best practices. Experience with proactively identifying problems/areas of improvement and designing creative solutions to successfully remediate issues. The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT is $141,900 to $190,300 and in New York is 148,700 to $199,400$ per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

This position will report to the SVP, Products & Experiences and based in Orlando, Florida. Emerging Tech & Product is where Disney Experiences (DX) identifies, prioritizes, explores, tests, and productizes the cutting edge technologies shaping our future. We leverage deep technical expertise and strategic rigor to identify high impact opportunities and turn them into scalable, value-driving solutions. The Director, Software Engineering is responsible for our early stage innovation pipeline, in close partnership with Emerging Product as well as business and technology leaders throughout the Parks, Experiences, and Products segment. As Director, Software Engineering, you will lead the management of the Emerging Tech Labs, with a focus on driving business value through three primary areas: 1) managing relationships with external partners to foster innovation and collaboration; 2) overseeing stakeholder testing to validate concepts, user experience, and business value; and 3) directing engineering efforts to evaluate both vendor and internal solutions through proof-of-concept development and testing. This role provides managerial oversight to engineers on the Emerging Technology team and serves as a technical thought leader across the organization. As the steward of our early stage innovation pipeline, your focus will be on producing well-documented insights, validated prototypes, technical evaluations, and architectural guidance that can be directly applied by delivery teams and the Emerging Tech Initial Tech Implementation team to accelerate implementation and reduce risk. You will ensure that all work is rigorously prioritized and aligned with the approved quarterly Emerging Product opportunity map, and that sound engineering and architectural practices are consistently followed. You will be accountable for ensuring that the Emerging Technology portfolio generates actionable outcomes that inform strategic decision-making and enable downstream teams. Success in this role is measured by the clarity and quality of technology evaluations, the effectiveness of knowledge transfer, and the ability to clearly articulate and quantify the business value derived from early-stage innovation efforts. A strong blend of technical fluency, business acumen, and design thinking is essential. Additionally, you will represent EmTech Labs in cross-functional and executive forums partnering closely with office of technology enablement and WDI R&D. You must be able to clearly communicate the team's insights, vision, and progress, and translate complex technical concepts into accessible narratives for senior technology leadership, including C-level executives. Your ability to connect emerging technology work to tangible business outcomes will be critical in driving alignment and support across the enterprise. Responsibilities Guide the exploration and evaluation of emerging technologies in alignment with the quarterly Emerging Product prioritized opportunity map. Oversee the development of proofs of concept and stakeholder testing to validate technical feasibility, user experience, and business value. Facilitate the transfer of validated insights, prototypes, and technical guidance to delivery teams and the Initial Tech Implementation team. Engage with key stakeholders, users, and partners to ensure alignment, gather feedback, and support early-stage validation efforts. Communicate emerging technology strategies, findings, and recommendations to senior executives, translating complex concepts into actionable insights. Manage sponsor and stakeholder expectations, ensuring transparency around scope, outcomes, and value realization. Provide technical leadership to the Emerging Technology team, ensuring adherence to sound engineering and architectural practices. Basic Qualifications Proven innovation leader with experience managing specialized, diverse teams pursuing challenging and ambiguous goals 12+ years of software development experience with at least 8 years managing medium to large technology projects. 5 years experience in delivering projects involving emerging tech such as Mobile/Wearables, IoT, Game Engines, CV, NLP, and Advanced ML Track record of leading and driving initiatives to the next level, with a focus on delivering business value, being on time and within budget Deconstruct complex problems and help teams create clarity out of ambiguous or conflicting requirements Ability to simultaneously manage teams on multiple engineering projects of significant complexity Ability to navigate a large, complex stakeholder environment Preferred Qualifications Recent experience delivering Next Gen projects using emerging technologies such as CV, NLP, ML, IoT, Recommendations and Predictions, Robotics and Automation, Game Engines, Mixed Reality, Mobile and Wearables, advanced Security and Privacy, Wireless Networks (5G) Proven professional networking among technology companies across the Silicon Valley Required Education BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent quantitative field OR equivalent experience Preferred Education MSCS/Engineering or related work experience The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $217,800 to $292,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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. 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. Role Overview The Content Platform Engineering team is responsible for the early lifecycle of media playback, facilitating systems for content title origination and greenlighting, distribution planning, metadata management, localization, and scheduling across platforms. We also drive the consolidation and automation of duplicative tooling across Disney's multiple acquisitions to continually improve the way we deliver media. As a Senior Software Engineer on this team, you will: Define platform capabilities, designing and implementing a diverse suite of products and services that advance Disney's media supply chain. Innovate a world class content platform to support content delivery for brands such as Disney plus, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC, Marvel and Star Wars, powering the some of the most watched entertainment content Responsibilities: Building scalable, maintainable, and well-tested software solutions which are flexible to meet the requirements of multiple customers and stakeholders. Collaborate with other software engineers and cross-functional teams Work independently to design, build, test, and deploy high quality software solutions Provide technical guidance and evangelize best practices. Maintain a deep understanding of our core systems and how they interact with upstream and downstream dependencies. Contribute and review code, set standards, and work with engineers to ensure product and design specifications are met Responsible for fundamental platform performance, scalability, and resiliency Partner with stakeholders to refine requirements, and propose solutions to problems that span multiple teams Contribute to cross-functional troubleshooting of complex issues as needed Troubleshoot issues and fix defects Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews Basic Qualifications BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent 5+ years related experience designing backend architectures and delivering backend applications in a production environment. Experience with common backend technologies such as Java, GraphQL, REST APIs, microservice architectures, async programming Experience with Spring Framework Experience with architecture and delivery of high volume, cached, fault tolerant, multi-threaded scalable systems Experience with a wide range of data store technologies such as MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, Postgres, and DynamoDB Experience with Cloud-based technologies such as AWS Lambda, EC2, S3, SQS, Step Functions, and Fargate Experience with build and deployment technologies such as Docker, Gitlab-CI, Terraform/Cloud formation, and Jenkins Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology Team player with strong oral and written communications skills Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies Expertise with full lifecycle of application development, including best practices of unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc. Strong communication skills and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications Previous work experience in media distribution Experience working with vendor teams to deliver high quality results Knowledge of performance testing and application profiling Strong curiosity about how Disney delivers the Magic and a desire to be a part of it Expert in Java Expert in AWS, Azure, or GCP The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $141,900 to $190,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Role Location: This is an on-site role requiring 4 days in-person at designated office location. 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. Job Summary: The Production Platform Foundations team is a horizontal service team providing both tools and guidance across the organization for operations in AWS. We strive to act as a productivity multiplier, providing consulting and operational support to Application teams to help them drive their adoption of AWS services in conjunction with their existing infrastructure. We work closely with those groups to offer a 'cloud-native' perspective on application architecture, infrastructure, and deployment strategies. A Senior Software Engineer on the Cloud Account Management (CAM) team is a security-focused cloud engineer responsible for designing, building, and supporting automation and tooling initiatives that further enable secure, compliant, self-service ways of working for both the team and the developer base. In addition, this role will provide operational and technical guidance to Application Development (DevOps) teams that are utilizing the AWS environment at Disney Streaming. This position will report to the Engineering Manager and will interact with other Software Engineers in the Cloud Account Management (CAM) team What you'll be doing Write automation tools for your team and other internal teams to self-service, deploy, detect, alert, and mitigate in our AWS environments Build on AWS, including hands-on work with IAM, security policies, and cloud-native services Champion and execute best practices and security standards for operating in the cloud Troubleshoot and implement appropriate IAM permissions for user access and workloads running in AWS Provide guidance and recommendations to development teams on service design and deployments Own initiatives and contribute to future solution designs and planning Be a go-to technical resource on the team, spanning across levels and cross functional teams Monitor and work on inbound issues Qualifications: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent practical experience Strong Python development skills, you write production-quality code, not just scripts Experience with deployment and CI/CD tools - Terraform, GitHub Actions, Spinnaker, and Jenkins. Experience with platform engineering, primarily backend development using Python Experience developing APIs and designing database schemas Hands-on AWS Security/IAM administration and policy-creation experience for many users and workloads Familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts Experience with Unix/Linux systems Exhibit clear, succinct written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Taking a practical, collaborative approach when working with engineers. Familiarity with operational troubleshooting tools and techniques Nice to have, but not required Experience leveraging AI as a productivity multiplier AWS Certifications Experience supporting DevOps teams in mid-to-large-sized organizations, especially in multitenant environments Familiarity with SSL Certificate management Familiarity with general and AWS-specific networking concepts, including VPC constructs, Firewalling, and DNS The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA and Glendale, CA is $141,900 to $190,300 per year and in New York, NY and Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400 per year and in San Francisco, CA is $155,400 to $208,400. 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.

Role Location: This is an on-site role requiring 4 days in-person at designated office location. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity. The individual in this position will join the Data Stores team in an exciting and fast-paced environment where they will help build and maintain highly available relational database systems operating across multiple cloud and on-premise environments. These databases support many of the systems powering DEEP&T's digital media supply chain and consumer facing products. Job Summary: Join DEEP&T as a Senior Reliability Engineer, where you will analyze, design, program, debug, and modify software enhancements and new products for use in local, networked, cloud-based, or Internet-related computer programs. This role delivers large or highly complex software programs and systems that are critical to the organization's technology platforms and commercial applications. By leveraging in-depth knowledge of current programming languages and technologies, the Senior Reliability Engineer will write code, complete programming tasks, and perform testing and debugging of applications. The individual will interact with users to define system requirements and necessary modifications, conceive and implement software components, fixes, enhancements, and new systems. Their work directly impacts the organization by driving improvements in product quality, operational efficiency, and technical innovation, influencing future projects and technical direction We're looking for an individual who can apply software engineering principles to database engineering and administration to build processes and automation to help deliver infrastructure faster, safer, more consistently, and with the right level of observability required to operate at scale. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Responsible for building, deploying, and ensuring all DEEP&T database infrastructure is available 24/7/365. Leverage software development and automation to design, modernize, and deliver database infrastructure. Participates in setting the architectural direction for database platforms and projects. Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Analyze, design, and deploy fault-tolerant, distributed, and highly available database infrastructure. Proactively plan and implement infrastructure changes through capacity forecasting, software release cycles, and right sizing. Provide database expertise through performance tuning, troubleshooting and administration. Develop, enhance, and adhere to engineering and administration standards. Develop automation and tooling to increase operational efficiency while ensuring system reliability and security. Build infrastructure and systems for scalability, resiliency, availability, and recovery though infrastructure as code and configuration management. Provide relevant insights of data store infrastructure through metrics, monitoring, and alerting. Maintain thorough and well-written documentation. Participate in live event support and on-call rotation. May provide oversight and direction to junior team members. Builds relationships with engineering teams and leads. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Basic Experience Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of related work experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Azure SQL MI. Fundamental understanding of Microsoft SQL Server database internals. Experience working in Agile software development. Experience with source control management tools (Git, GitLab, GitHub). Intermediate to advanced level of expertise in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go. General understanding and experience with Windows operating system, network, and containers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience designing and deploying fault-tolerant, distributed, and highly available database infrastructure. Experience in database availability monitoring and status reporting using native monitoring tools. Well-versed in SQL Server backup, restore, and recovery strategies. Experience keeping a large environment compliant by deploying SQL Server patches and upgrades. Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation. Carries out assignments with little coaching or guidance from others. Preferred Experience Experience operating within a database reliability engineering (DRE) and/or systems reliability engineering (SRE) role. Experience running, deploying, and maintaining production systems in Azure and Amazon Web Services. Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience building a proper path to production leveraging multiple lifecycles, testing, integration, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with the configuration and implementation of SQL Server Always On availability groups. Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Chef). Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams providing guidance in SQL Server best practices. Experience with proactively identifying problems/areas of improvement and designing creative solutions to successfully remediate issues. The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT is $141,900 to $190,300 and in New York 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.

Department Description: At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. The Global Information Security (GIS) organization strives to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. We enable the business by integrating enterprise and business segment-specific supported services to create a robust, efficient, and adaptable cybersecurity program. Our key objectives are to: Secure the Magic by protecting information systems and platforms. Reduce Risk by proactively assessing, preventing, and detecting to prevent harm to the Company and our Guests. Strengthen the business through optimizing execution, application, and technology used to protect the Company. Innovate by investing in core capabilities to enhance operational efficiency. Team Description: Our DevOps Platform Team builds and ships shared security infrastructure, governance tooling, and enterprise automation at scale - with a relentless focus on production quality and engineering craft. This team designs, develops and implements security automation tools and sites to help our customers focus on areas of risk. This role involves taking ownership of technical projects, collaborating with team members, and contributing to security automation initiatives What You'll Do: The Senior Security Engineer - Software Engineer will: Work within the Security Development and Design team that is responsible for protecting the network and company assets from any security threats or attacks through the development of security automation capabilities. Architect and implement code deployment pipelines using GitLab or similar CI/CD processes Design and optimize security tool deployments, introducing scalable processes across Cyber Security capabilities Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to Information Security team efforts across the broad spectrum of information security programs Design, develop, and implement reliable platforms needed to host Applications with security requirements Build, maintain, and improve runbooks for application support and incident response procedures Design and implement monitoring solutions for all aspects of applications, including alerting capabilities Communicate effectively with stakeholders and contribute to technical decision-making Take ownership of security automation projects and contribute to team initiatives Research and evaluate new technologies and security tools to enhance team capabilities Required Qualifications & Skills: 5+ years of experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell with ability to build reliable automation Strong knowledge of OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and other data storage platforms including basic optimization techniques Proficient knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Google Deployment Manager) with experience managing multi-environment deployments Proven ability to learn and maintain cutting-edge skills across multiple technical areas (Unix/Linux, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, etc.) Experience with deployment of new software and maintenance of deployed software in production environments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot distributed systems Proven ability to design solutions for complex problems and contribute to process improvement initiatives Experience handling confidential information and understanding of security best practices Preferred Qualifications: Strong expertise in Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) with experience in cloud architecture Proficiency in Terraform with experience managing infrastructure across environments Python/YAML/JSON with backend development experience Designing and implementing CICD pipelines through Jenkins, GitLab, or other enterprise tools Container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and orchestration concepts Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST) Security scanning tools integration and vulnerability management platforms Monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) Understanding of network security concepts and implementation Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, AWS Security, etc.) preferred . The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $135,400-$181,600 and in Burbank, CA is $129,300-$173,300 per year and in Orlando, FL is $123,100-$165,100 . 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.

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 Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney's linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney's media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney's EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams. Job Summary: The Content Product & Operations team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer that will drive the design and implementation of our next generation temporal and descriptive metadata tagging platform. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be expected to develop backend solutions in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment using your technical skill sets, working with product managers and team leads to deliver high quality products that are scalable and robust. You will be expected to work closely on solutions with peers in a cross-functional environment to ensure we are delivering high quality products that align to the larger business initiatives within the digital media supply chain that support Disney's TV, broadcast, theatrical, and direct -to-consumer lines of business. Responsibilities: Develop, test, & deploy high quality application code. Provide technical guidance and evangelize best practices Contribute and review code, set standards, and work with engineers to ensure product and design specifications are met Responsible for fundamental platform performance, scalability, and resiliency Partner with stakeholders to refine requirements, and propose solutions to problems that span multiple teams Mentor junior engineers on the team Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of related software development experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies. Can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well-reasoned explanations Enjoy working within a team setting of engineers of varying experience Strong communication skills and attention to detail Comfortable working in a geographically distributed team. Preferred Qualifications: Previous work experience in temporal and descriptive video tagging/ad marking Knowledge of performance testing, application profiling, Java heap and thread dump analysis Knowledge of video, audio, and subtitle formats, codecs, wrappers, and usages. Knowledge of media standards and specifications such as SMPTE The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA and Bristol, CT is $141,900 to $190,300 per year, and 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 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 is an innovative organization that is focused on providing the best possible video playback experience, art, and metadata to customers around the world, powered by exceptional technology. This strategic work requires streamlining and repurposing technology across different business and distribution channels - including streaming, linear, and theatrical - so that technology can ebb and flow across the needs of the business. The Quality, Targeting, and Experience team develops automated feedback loops that drive how videos are delivered to customers for Disney Streaming's suite of streaming services, including Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, and more. We balance the needs of our business strategy with the demands of an evolving internet to provide the highest possible quality of experience directly to consumers in the form of pristine, error-free streaming media. We also develop robust data pipelines that calculate and report the quality of experience that our customers receive so that we can continually improve the way we deliver media. As a Senior Software Engineer on this team, there will be opportunities to collaborate with a varied team of data engineers, other software engineers, researchers, data scientists, product managers and more, as well as to provide leadership by example to other developers on the team and in the organization. Responsibilities Work with a team building high-performance, stable, scalable software Participate in the code review process by providing feedback on pull requests Participate in the on-call rotation, supporting systems and services during production incidents Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 5+ years of experience designing and delivering backend architectures in a production environment, with a strong understanding of design patterns and best practices. Experienced in building and maintaining data-intensive applications, bridging the gap between services and data teams to align architectural design with implementation. Experience building RESTful and/or gRPC services to facilitate communication between distributed components. Proficient in at least one programming language: Scala, Java, Go, or Python. Familiar with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes. Proficient in observability and data tools (Datadog, Splunk, Grafana, Databricks) to monitor system health, data pipeline integrity, and algorithmic performance. Self-motivated, independent, and excellent at problem-solving, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to mentor less experienced developers and lead cross-functional initiatives. Preferred Qualifications Experience designing and operating large-scale, high-availability distributed systems and JVM-based applications. Knowledge of functional programming patterns and their application in data processing. Hands-on experience with messaging technologies (e.g., Kinesis, SQS) Experience with stream processing frameworks like Flink or Spark Familiarity with CDN technologies. Interest in video streaming and internet networking. 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.

Role Location: This is an on-site role requiring 4 days in-person at designated office location. 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. Job Summary: The Production Platform Foundations team is a horizontal service team providing both tools and guidance across the organization for operations in AWS. We strive to act as a productivity multiplier, providing consulting and operational support to Application teams to help them drive their adoption of AWS services in conjunction with their existing infrastructure. We work closely with those groups to offer a 'cloud-native' perspective on application architecture, infrastructure, and deployment strategies. A Senior Software Engineer on the Cloud Account Management (CAM) team is a security-focused cloud engineer responsible for designing, building, and supporting automation and tooling initiatives that further enable secure, compliant, self-service ways of working for both the team and the developer base. In addition, this role will provide operational and technical guidance to Application Development (DevOps) teams that are utilizing the AWS environment at Disney Streaming. This position will report to the Engineering Manager and will interact with other Software Engineers in the Cloud Account Management (CAM) team What you'll be doing Write automation tools for your team and other internal teams to self-service, deploy, detect, alert, and mitigate in our AWS environments Build on AWS, including hands-on work with IAM, security policies, and cloud-native services Champion and execute best practices and security standards for operating in the cloud Troubleshoot and implement appropriate IAM permissions for user access and workloads running in AWS Provide guidance and recommendations to development teams on service design and deployments Own initiatives and contribute to future solution designs and planning Be a go-to technical resource on the team, spanning across levels and cross functional teams Monitor and work on inbound issues Qualifications: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent practical experience Strong Python development skills, you write production-quality code, not just scripts Experience with deployment and CI/CD tools - Terraform, GitHub Actions, Spinnaker, and Jenkins. Experience with platform engineering, primarily backend development using Python Experience developing APIs and designing database schemas Hands-on AWS Security/IAM administration and policy-creation experience for many users and workloads Familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts Experience with Unix/Linux systems Exhibit clear, succinct written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Taking a practical, collaborative approach when working with engineers. Familiarity with operational troubleshooting tools and techniques Nice to have, but not required Experience leveraging AI as a productivity multiplier AWS Certifications Experience supporting DevOps teams in mid-to-large-sized organizations, especially in multitenant environments Familiarity with SSL Certificate management Familiarity with general and AWS-specific networking concepts, including VPC constructs, Firewalling, and DNS The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA and Glendale, CA is $141,900 to $190,300 per year and in New York, NY and Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400 per year and in San Francisco, CA is $155,400 to $208,400. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Ad Platforms is responsible for Disney's industry-leading ad technology and products - driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disney's sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms. Job Summary: We are seeking a Manager, Software Engineering, focused on BI & Analytics to lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team in building and maintaining the data pipelines, AI-powered data solutions, and custom analytics UIs and dashboards that are foundational to Disney's Ad Platforms. In this role, you'll manage both frontend and backend software & data engineering, ensuring that business and end-user needs are met with reliability, scalability, and outstanding UI/UX design. The ideal candidate will be both a technical leader and a people manager with deep expertise in software, data engineering and platform strategy. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Instill a culture grounded in engineering best practices such as code quality, documentation, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure engineering principles are consistently applied across projects and teams Manage, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing software and data engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture such as code quality, documentation, automation, and continuous improvement Coordinate with Product Management to align engineering roadmaps with product initiatives and timelines Partner with Program Managers to drive planning, prioritization, and delivery of cross-functional efforts Collaborate with QA leadership to build data quality processes and end-to-end validation such as code quality, documentation, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure engineering principles are consistently applied across projects and teams Lead and grow a high-performing team of software and data engineers working on mission-critical data products Set engineering roadmaps, delivery timelines, and platform-level initiatives Drive adoption of best-in-class tools and practices for data governance, lineage, observability, and cost optimization Provide technical guidance and career development for the team Collaborate with senior leadership to define data strategy and long-term architecture vision Manage capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance reviews Lead vendor/tool evaluations and oversee key integration efforts Partner with BI and analytics leads to ensure consistent, reliable data is delivered across the enterprise Spearhead the implementation of custom dashboards and analytics UIs, leveraging modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.), advanced data visualization, and design system best practices. Rapidly prototype UI components tailored to stakeholder/business requirements, ensuring high standards for usability, accessibility, and visual polish. Drive the integration of AI/ML solutions into both backend pipelines and analytics products; champion the use of AI-powered software development processes and robust, end-to-end SDLC practices. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Required Qualifications Languages: Scala, Python, SQL, JavaScript Data Processing: Apache Spark, Flink, Airflow Platforms & Tools: Databricks, Hive, Presto, Snowflake Cloud: AWS (S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda) Minimum of 8 years of relevant software engineering, data engineering or data science - preferably with a digital media or digital advertising company Experience delivering products in an agile software development environment including sprint work in Jira Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and partner across multiple teams and organizations Strong SQL experience including writing/optimizing complex queries against distributed data stores such as Aurora, Hadoop, Hive, Oracle, and Snowflake Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: Apache NiFi or Apache Airflow Expert level knowledge in at least one programming language such as Python, R, Scala, Java. Demonstrated experience working with business intelligence tools such as MicroStrategy, Tableau, Business Objects, Looker, etc. Strong experience building and deploying dashboards and UIs with frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue. Demonstrated ability to quickly prototype and implement custom UI components to meet evolving business/stakeholder specs. Familiarity with AI-powered solution development and integrating machine learning into production data/analytics environments. Strong software development life cycle (SDLC) management experience, including source control, CI/CD, and agile workflows (Jira). Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to technical and unacquainted audiences Experience in working with large datasets (Terabytes or more) Strong presentation and documentation skills including experience working with Confluence, Power Point, and Lucid Chart Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Enjoy working collaboratively with a talented group of people to tackle challenging business problems so we all succeed (or fail fast) as a team Preferred Qualifications Experience designing, building and supporting Business Intelligence (BI) data platforms, dashboards, and reporting environments Experience in Ad Tech, particularly Linear or Addressable Advertising Experience with digital advertising systems and ecosystems Experience using data analytics to triage and troubleshoot advertising workflows Experience with network topologies, systems architecture overviews, and entity relationship diagrams (ERD) Experience with rapid prototyping and agile delivery of analytics products. Required Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related technical fields, or equivalent experience Additional Information: Engineers are expected to be in the office four days a week. This role is hiring in Glendale, CA The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is between $171,600 - $230,100, Seattle, WA is between $179,700 - $241,000 and San Francisco, CA is between $187,900 - $252,000. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Department Description: At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. The Global Information Security (GIS) organization strives to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. We enable the business by integrating enterprise and business segment-specific supported services to create a robust, efficient, and adaptable cybersecurity program. Our key objectives are to: Secure the Magic by protecting information systems and platforms. Reduce Risk by proactively assessing, preventing, and detecting to prevent harm to the Company and our Guests. Strengthen the business through optimizing execution, application, and technology used to protect the Company. Innovate by investing in core capabilities to enhance operational efficiency. Team Description: Our DevOps Platform Team builds and ships shared security infrastructure, governance tooling, and enterprise automation at scale - with a relentless focus on production quality and engineering craft. This team designs, develops and implements security automation tools and sites to help our customers focus on areas of risk. This role involves taking ownership of technical projects, collaborating with team members, and contributing to security automation initiatives What You'll Do: The Senior Security Engineer - Software Engineer will: Work within the Security Development and Design team that is responsible for protecting the network and company assets from any security threats or attacks through the development of security automation capabilities. Architect and implement code deployment pipelines using GitLab or similar CI/CD processes Design and optimize security tool deployments, introducing scalable processes across Cyber Security capabilities Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to Information Security team efforts across the broad spectrum of information security programs Design, develop, and implement reliable platforms needed to host Applications with security requirements Build, maintain, and improve runbooks for application support and incident response procedures Design and implement monitoring solutions for all aspects of applications, including alerting capabilities Communicate effectively with stakeholders and contribute to technical decision-making Take ownership of security automation projects and contribute to team initiatives Research and evaluate new technologies and security tools to enhance team capabilities Required Qualifications & Skills: 5+ years of experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell with ability to build reliable automation Strong knowledge of OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and other data storage platforms including basic optimization techniques Proficient knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Google Deployment Manager) with experience managing multi-environment deployments Proven ability to learn and maintain cutting-edge skills across multiple technical areas (Unix/Linux, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, etc.) Experience with deployment of new software and maintenance of deployed software in production environments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot distributed systems Proven ability to design solutions for complex problems and contribute to process improvement initiatives Experience handling confidential information and understanding of security best practices Preferred Qualifications: Strong expertise in Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) with experience in cloud architecture Proficiency in Terraform with experience managing infrastructure across environments Python/YAML/JSON with backend development experience Designing and implementing CICD pipelines through Jenkins, GitLab, or other enterprise tools Container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and orchestration concepts Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST) Security scanning tools integration and vulnerability management platforms Monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) Understanding of network security concepts and implementation Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, AWS Security, etc.) preferred . The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $135,400-$181,600 and in Burbank, CA is $129,300-$173,300 per year and in Orlando, FL is $123,100-$165,100 . The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: 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 Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney's linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney's media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney's EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams. Job Summary: The Content Product & Operations team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer that will drive the design and implementation of our next generation temporal and descriptive metadata tagging platform. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be expected to develop backend solutions in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment using your technical skill sets, working with product managers and team leads to deliver high quality products that are scalable and robust. You will be expected to work closely on solutions with peers in a cross-functional environment to ensure we are delivering high quality products that align to the larger business initiatives within the digital media supply chain that support Disney's TV, broadcast, theatrical, and direct -to-consumer lines of business. Responsibilities: Develop, test, & deploy high quality application code. Provide technical guidance and evangelize best practices Contribute and review code, set standards, and work with engineers to ensure product and design specifications are met Responsible for fundamental platform performance, scalability, and resiliency Partner with stakeholders to refine requirements, and propose solutions to problems that span multiple teams Mentor junior engineers on the team Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of related software development experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies. Can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well-reasoned explanations Enjoy working within a team setting of engineers of varying experience Strong communication skills and attention to detail Comfortable working in a geographically distributed team. Preferred Qualifications: Previous work experience in temporal and descriptive video tagging/ad marking Knowledge of performance testing, application profiling, Java heap and thread dump analysis Knowledge of video, audio, and subtitle formats, codecs, wrappers, and usages. Knowledge of media standards and specifications such as SMPTE The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA and Bristol, CT is $141,900 to $190,300 per year, and 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.

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.

Department Description: At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. The Global Information Security (GIS) organization strives to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. We enable the business by integrating enterprise and business segment-specific supported services to create a robust, efficient, and adaptable cybersecurity program. Our key objectives are to: Secure the Magic by protecting information systems and platforms. Reduce Risk by proactively assessing, preventing, and detecting to prevent harm to the Company and our Guests. Strengthen the business through optimizing execution, application, and technology used to protect the Company. Innovate by investing in core capabilities to enhance operational efficiency. Team Description: Our DevOps Platform Team builds and ships shared security infrastructure, governance tooling, and enterprise automation at scale - with a relentless focus on production quality and engineering craft. This team designs, develops and implements security automation tools and sites to help our customers focus on areas of risk. This role involves taking ownership of technical projects, collaborating with team members, and contributing to security automation initiatives What You'll Do: The Senior Security Engineer - Software Engineer will: Work within the Security Development and Design team that is responsible for protecting the network and company assets from any security threats or attacks through the development of security automation capabilities. Architect and implement code deployment pipelines using GitLab or similar CI/CD processes Design and optimize security tool deployments, introducing scalable processes across Cyber Security capabilities Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to Information Security team efforts across the broad spectrum of information security programs Design, develop, and implement reliable platforms needed to host Applications with security requirements Build, maintain, and improve runbooks for application support and incident response procedures Design and implement monitoring solutions for all aspects of applications, including alerting capabilities Communicate effectively with stakeholders and contribute to technical decision-making Take ownership of security automation projects and contribute to team initiatives Research and evaluate new technologies and security tools to enhance team capabilities Required Qualifications & Skills: 5+ years of experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell with ability to build reliable automation Strong knowledge of OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and other data storage platforms including basic optimization techniques Proficient knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Google Deployment Manager) with experience managing multi-environment deployments Proven ability to learn and maintain cutting-edge skills across multiple technical areas (Unix/Linux, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, etc.) Experience with deployment of new software and maintenance of deployed software in production environments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot distributed systems Proven ability to design solutions for complex problems and contribute to process improvement initiatives Experience handling confidential information and understanding of security best practices Preferred Qualifications: Strong expertise in Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) with experience in cloud architecture Proficiency in Terraform with experience managing infrastructure across environments Python/YAML/JSON with backend development experience Designing and implementing CICD pipelines through Jenkins, GitLab, or other enterprise tools Container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and orchestration concepts Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST) Security scanning tools integration and vulnerability management platforms Monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) Understanding of network security concepts and implementation Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, AWS Security, etc.) preferred . The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $135,400-$181,600 and in Burbank, CA is $129,300-$173,300 per year and in Orlando, FL is $123,100-$165,100 . 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.