Senior Software Engineer - Data Foundation Platforms at The Walt Disney Company

Santa Monica, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Passion for technology and solid coding skills
Ability to learn quickly
Willingness to dive deep when required
Ability to think independently
Great communication and teamwork skills
Skilled Back-End Software Engineer
Excellent problem-solving skills
Drive to learn
Passion for building well-engineered solutions
Curiosity and adaptability

Responsibilities

Design and build secure, scalable, and high-performance systems that power Disney’s technology ecosystem
Contribute to building core backend services that support critical infrastructure and applications used across Disney’s diverse portfolio (e.g., Disney+, Hulu, ESPN)
Work on systems requiring thoughtful design, robust implementation, and close integration with internal platforms and services
Join the Data Foundation Platform team to build and provide cloud platforms and services used by data engineering teams and data scientists across Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology
Focus on processing data related to streaming and web-based businesses (e.g., data from Disney+, Hulu, ESPN)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software EngineeringData PlatformsDigital CommerceIdentity ManagementScalability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Senior Software Engineer role?

The role requires solid coding skills, a passion for technology, ability to learn quickly, willingness to dive deep, independent thinking, and great communication skills.

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, focusing on marrying technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive innovation and scalability.

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

Strong candidates have a passion for technology, solid coding skills, the ability to learn quickly, and value diving deep, thinking independently, and communicating effectively.