Job Posting Title:
Senior Software EngineerReq ID:
10150849Job Description:
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:
- Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
- Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally.
- Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney’s linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney’s media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney’s EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.
Job Summary
Content Platforms Engineering is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help build and innovate a world class shared service platform to support content delivery for brands such as Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC, Marvel and Star Wars. Our team of talented software engineers builds and manages a diverse suite of products and services that advance Disney’s media supply chain powering some of the most watched entertainment content. You will help to define platform capabilities, design and implement product solutions, while balancing complexity, speed of implementation, and expandability.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the design and implementation of multi-layered distributed systems delivering reliable software solutions at scale
- Collaborate & troubleshoot in the analysis and resolution of engineering problems involving distributed services and APIs
- Oversee service performance, scalability, and event planning requirements
- Provide guidance and enforcement of development practices and processes. Review code and work with team members to ensure product and design specifications are met
- Research and learn new technologies
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years relevant industry experience
- Proficiency in at least one core programming language (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Python, or JavaScript) for building reliable and maintainable software solutions. ● Experience working with microservices and REST APIs
- Familiarity with AWS and its core services (S3, Lambda, EC2).
- Experience with at least one database system (SQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch) ● Experience with messaging technology such as Apache Kafka.
- Experience with software development best practice, including functional or object oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
- Exposure to full lifecycle of application development, including best practices of unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc.
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Video Streaming and Playback
- Experience with DRM technologies
Required Education
- B.S in Computer Science or related field preferred.
Job Posting Segment:
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & TechnologyJob Posting Primary Business:
Content Platforms & OperationsPrimary Job Posting Category:
Software EngineerEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CT - ESPN Building 12 - 280 Ronzo RdDate Posted:
2026-05-22Skills Required
- 5+ years relevant industry experience
- Proficiency in at least one core programming language (Java, Kotlin, Python, or JavaScript)
- Experience working with microservices and REST APIs
- Familiarity with AWS core services (S3, Lambda, EC2)
- Experience with at least one database system (SQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch)
- Experience with messaging technology such as Apache Kafka
- Knowledge of software development best practices, data structures, and algorithms
- Exposure to full application development lifecycle including unit testing, code reviews, and documentation
- Motivated self-starter with ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience with Video Streaming and Playback
- Experience with DRM technologies
- B.S. in Computer Science or related field (preferred)
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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What We Do
The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that operates through segments including entertainment, sports, and experiences.
