Manager, Application Engineering at The Walt Disney Company

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Media, AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

Experience leading complex application projects with system design and development responsibilities
Comprehensive understanding of solution design and architecture
Technical skills and ability to perform code reviews and assist with hands-on coding if necessary
Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and serverless design patterns
Knowledge of advanced technologies including GenAI for development capabilities and product functionality
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for complex business challenges
Experience with large, complex datasets and data storage architecture
Analytics platform development and business intelligence application experience
Proven ability to mentor team members and manage career development
Experience designing technical solutions from business requirements
Experience communicating effectively with technical and business audiences
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

Design and architect predictive analytics platforms for Disney's linear and streaming, viewership forecasting, advertising inventory and pricing
Build scalable systems that track campaign performance and advertiser commitments
Drive emerging technology adoption, including leveraging GenAI for development and product functionality
Design integration patterns for ML/AI advancements with Decision Science teams
Create end-to-end solutions for advanced yield optimization tools
Lead engineering teams and manage full software development lifecycle using agile methodologies
Coordinate projects, standards, and methodologies across the Disney organization
Translate business requirements into technical solutions with Product Owners
Present engineering initiatives and system design decisions to senior stakeholders
Coordinate solution architecture with infrastructure teams
Support data-driven advertising sales decisions through thoughtful system design

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Predictive AnalyticsForecastingOptimizationSystem DesignSoftware Development LifecycleData AnalyticsStatistical ModelingScalable SolutionsApplication Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Manager, Application Engineering role?

The position is full-time employment.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include designing predictive analytics platforms for viewership forecasting and advertising optimization, leading engineering teams through the full software development lifecycle using agile methodologies, and coordinating with stakeholders across Disney.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

The role requires strong system design skills, analytical expertise, results-oriented technical leadership, experience managing the full software development lifecycle with agile methodologies, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

What team will I be leading in this role?

You will lead a cross-functional team of application engineers, product designers, and other functions.

What makes a strong candidate for this Manager, Application Engineering position?

A strong candidate is a results-oriented technical leader with expertise in system design, analytics, agile development, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions while partnering with Disney Entertainment clients.