Director, Core Player Engineering at The Walt Disney Company

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, Entertainment, StreamingIndustries

Requirements

Required education, experience/skills/training (minimum and preferred, inclusive of licenses/certs and functional experience)
Experience managing and developing senior managers and technical leads across multiple playback domains
Expertise in media player engineering spanning device pipelines, player engines, browser integrations, and client applications across mobile, web, living room devices, and set-top boxes
Knowledge of playback systems for scale, resiliency, low latency, live and on-demand streaming globally
Familiarity with ads, monetization, HLS interstitials, and ad tech integrations
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with backend streaming infrastructure, CDN, DRM/security, and client teams

Responsibilities

Provide vision and strategic direction for Core Player Engineering across VOD and Live, devices including mobile, living room, console, web, and set-top boxes (20% - Drive strategic player strategy to achieve business objectives)
Manage team roadmap and execution, ensuring date commitments are met across Core Player teams (40%)
Lead leaders and senior engineers, including career management and development (20%)
Ensure engineering excellence and quality (20%)
Champion observability, data-driven decision making, and playback quality metrics to improve reliability and user experience
Accomplish business objectives including feature changes in players, expanded device coverage, and global distribution
Guide teams on ads and monetization, emphasizing HLS interstitials and ad tech integrations
Collaborate cross-functionally with backend streaming infrastructure, CDN, DRM/security, and client teams
Recruit, develop, and retain world-class engineers and leaders, building a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Media Player EngineeringVODLive StreamingMobile DevelopmentLiving Room DevicesConsole DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentSet-Top BoxesVideo StreamingScalabilityInnovation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

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What is the salary or compensation for this Director role?

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What key skills and responsibilities are required for the Director of Core Player Engineering?

The role requires providing vision and strategic direction for Core Player Engineering across devices, leading senior managers and technical leads, championing observability and data-driven decisions, ensuring scalable and low-latency playback systems, and guiding teams on ads and monetization.

What is the company culture like at Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology?

The team consists of Storytellers and Innovators, Creators and Builders, Entertainers and Engineers, focused on marrying technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive innovation and scalability.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director position?

A strong candidate should have experience providing strategic direction for media player engineering across multiple devices, leading senior engineering leaders, and delivering scalable playback solutions for live and VOD streaming globally.