Lead Software Engineer 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

Experienced C/C++ and/or Rust engineer
Low-level video player and cross-platform development experience, with emphasis on Xbox and Windows UWP development
Passion for coding and debugging hard problems
USA-based employee within commuting distance to offices in San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

Port and optimize the Rust and C/C++ player that drives our streaming experience to Xbox and other platforms
Collaborate with application development teams, services engineering teams, and product management to help understand and explain device limitations and requirements
Ensure that the latest audio and video standards like Dolby Vision, Dolby ATMOS, HDR10+, and more are delivered with full fidelity
Lead in strategies to ensure the quality and stability of our deployments, including testing strategies and telemetry approaches
Develop our project’s build system
Own large features, lead the technical direction of work, and mentor/provide technical expertise to other engineers
Work closely with other technical teams in the application layer and backend video services to deliver features

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product EngineeringMedia EngineeringQuality AssurancePersonalizationCommerceLifecycle ManagementIdentity Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Lead Software Engineer position?

The position is full-time employment.

Is this Lead Software Engineer role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Lead Software Engineer role?

The role requires experience in C/C++ and/or Rust, low-level video player development, cross-platform development with emphasis on Xbox and Windows UWP, and a passion for coding and debugging complex problems.

What is the company culture like at Disney for this engineering team?

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 the Lead Software Engineer position?

Strong candidates have experience in C/C++ or Rust, low-level video player and cross-platform development especially on Xbox and Windows UWP, passion for solving hard coding and debugging problems, and the ability to lead features, set technical direction, and mentor others.