The Walt Disney Company
Software Engineer I
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Job ID
10125661
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Business
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
Date posted 8?. 13, 2025
Job Summary:
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology Technology is at the heart of Disneys 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 Disneys 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 Companys 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 youd love working here: Building the future of Disneys 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, Disneys technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the companys brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC Newsand 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.
Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity. Job Summary Native Client Platform is the family of technologies Disney uses to build cross-platform client applications that run on a variety of devices. Native Client Platform Foundation is the team within Disney Product and Data Engineering that builds the core runtime for those applications. Its essentially its own operating system built to run on other operating systems. The NCPF Runtime team works primarily with a combination of C/C++ and Rust. We provide everything needed to build a client application, such as memory management, network access, UI frameworks and performance and debugging tools, all of which can run on many different devices. If youve ever been interested in building your own operating system, this is your chance. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role Build and improve our cross-platform application runtime.
Collaborate with other engineers on new or updated designs to improve performance, stability and developer experience for your own team as well as partner teams.
Provide support and advice to partner teams that are built on our runtime.
Basic Qualifications Experience with C/C++, Rust, or other lower-level programming languages, and a grasp of computer science fundamentals.
Experience using source control systems and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong communication skills and a desire to share your knowledge with team members and others at Disney.
Preferred Qualifications Experience working with or studying operating system internals, such as memory and file management, graphics and networking.
Experience with or studying application development on console devices, such as Xbox, PlayStation, etc.
An ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Understanding and supporting cross-team projects.
Collaborate efficiently with product management, technical program management and other engineering teams to understand requirements, drive implementation, and provide transparency.
A broad perspective on problem-solving.
Required Education Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.
The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $99,900.00 to $133,900.00. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, were blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the worlds most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love. Disneys ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology . Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world. Senior Software Engineer - Roku/BrightScript San Francisco, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States / Los Angeles, California, United States / Burbank, California, United States Senior Software Engineer - Audience Targeting Glendale, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States / New York, New York, United States Lead Data Engineer - Quality Santa Monica, California, United States / Glendale, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Disability Accommodation For Employment Applications
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. Sign up to receive new job alerts and company information based on your preferences. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply Now Apply Later
Job ID
10125661
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Business
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
Date posted 8?. 13, 2025
Job Summary:
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology Technology is at the heart of Disneys 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 Disneys 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 Companys 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 youd love working here: Building the future of Disneys 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, Disneys technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the companys brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC Newsand 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.
Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity. Job Summary Native Client Platform is the family of technologies Disney uses to build cross-platform client applications that run on a variety of devices. Native Client Platform Foundation is the team within Disney Product and Data Engineering that builds the core runtime for those applications. Its essentially its own operating system built to run on other operating systems. The NCPF Runtime team works primarily with a combination of C/C++ and Rust. We provide everything needed to build a client application, such as memory management, network access, UI frameworks and performance and debugging tools, all of which can run on many different devices. If youve ever been interested in building your own operating system, this is your chance. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role Build and improve our cross-platform application runtime.
Collaborate with other engineers on new or updated designs to improve performance, stability and developer experience for your own team as well as partner teams.
Provide support and advice to partner teams that are built on our runtime.
Basic Qualifications Experience with C/C++, Rust, or other lower-level programming languages, and a grasp of computer science fundamentals.
Experience using source control systems and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong communication skills and a desire to share your knowledge with team members and others at Disney.
Preferred Qualifications Experience working with or studying operating system internals, such as memory and file management, graphics and networking.
Experience with or studying application development on console devices, such as Xbox, PlayStation, etc.
An ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Understanding and supporting cross-team projects.
Collaborate efficiently with product management, technical program management and other engineering teams to understand requirements, drive implementation, and provide transparency.
A broad perspective on problem-solving.
Required Education Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.
The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $99,900.00 to $133,900.00. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, were blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the worlds most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love. Disneys ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology . Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world. Senior Software Engineer - Roku/BrightScript San Francisco, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States / Los Angeles, California, United States / Burbank, California, United States Senior Software Engineer - Audience Targeting Glendale, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States / New York, New York, United States Lead Data Engineer - Quality Santa Monica, California, United States / Glendale, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Disability Accommodation For Employment Applications
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. Sign up to receive new job alerts and company information based on your preferences. #J-18808-Ljbffr