Lead Software Engineer (Full-Stack), Ad Platforms at The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, 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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Entertainment, Media, AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

Willingness and desire to effectively communicate and collaborate across teams and systems
Demonstrated project ownership
Deep understanding of full stack development and the Software Development Lifecycle
System and API design, and implementation best practices to guide and mentor (e.g., micro-service encapsulation and loose coupling)
Proven ability to work with product teams to translate requirements into well-defined technical implementations
Ability to define technical and operational metrics to measure system health
Keen eye for potential optimizations and enhancements
Kindness and pragmatic optimism
Passion for mentoring, learning, and adapting to a very dynamic and fast-paced environment
Deep technical knowledge and skills to deliver scalable, performant, maintainable, loosely coupled, encapsulated, and testable software

Responsibilities

Holistic understanding of the team’s domain and serving as a point of contact for stakeholders
Leading by example, supporting peers, and striving to improve code and design towards more scalable, clean, and decoupled implementations
Facilitate discussions and drive resolution, making sure outcomes are clear and well-communicated
Designing, implementing, and testing solutions to various engineering problems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Full-StackMicroservicesDistributed SystemsAd PlatformsScalabilityHigh-Performance Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What skills are required for the Lead Software Engineer role?

The role requires deep technical knowledge and skills to deliver scalable, performant, maintainable, loosely coupled, encapsulated, and testable software, along with a willingness to communicate and collaborate across teams, demonstrated project ownership, and a deep understanding of full stack development.

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

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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

The culture emphasizes being Storytellers and Innovators, Creators and Builders, Entertainers and Engineers, with a focus on marrying technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive innovation and scalability.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Software Engineer position?

Strong candidates demonstrate project ownership, effective communication and collaboration across teams, and deep full stack expertise to build scalable and maintainable software for the ad platform.