Sr Software Engineer - Ad Platforms at The Walt Disney Company

Burbank, California, United States

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Media, Advertising, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

Knowledge of ad platforms including DMPs, Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Innovid, LiveRamp and DSPs (Google DV360, Trade Desk, Verizon Media Group) is a big plus
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
5+ years of related work experience in Software Engineering
Proven experience developing full-stack applications and services, as well as popular frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Spring Boot)
Familiarity or experience with front-end web development and user experience design
Understanding of cloud compute (AWS, GCM, etc) and modern dev ops practices; experience crafting and owning CI/CD pipelines for applications
Ability to dive deep into any technical component as well as understand and drive the overall systems architecture
Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively that meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment
Experience working and leading cross-functional teams to translate business needs into reality-based requirements

Responsibilities

Write code, author design documents, and contribute to the development of a suite of tools used by the Performance Marketing group to execute on theatrical, streaming, and brand campaigns
Drive software engineering and architectural standards within the team; uphold standards and rigor around software development, testing, deployment, and documentation
Implement front-end data visualizations and process workflows that facilitate the execution of data-driven media campaigns on third party ad platforms
Partner with data scientists to take workflows to production and integrate them with our broader technology portfolio
Collaborate with the broader team of media/marketing experts to rapidly iterate from prototypes to high-quality, production pipelines
Implement quality controls, monitoring, and other safeguards to ensure optimizations are accurately and safely applied to in-flight ad campaigns and key business metrics are always presented accurately

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software EngineeringFront-End DevelopmentData VisualizationSoftware ArchitectureTestingDeploymentDocumentationDesign Documents

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position?

This is not a remote role. You must be in the local area or open to relocation.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 5+ years of related work experience, a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field, and knowledge of ad platforms including DMPs, Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Innovid, LiveRamp and DSPs is a big plus.

What is the team structure like?

The team is an integrated, cross-functional group of marketers, software engineers, data scientists, and analysts embedded directly within the Disney marketing organization.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has 5+ years of software engineering experience, relevant technical education, knowledge of ad platforms, and excitement about building innovative tools for data-driven marketing campaigns in a fast-moving, mission-driven team.