The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH
Staff Software Engineer - AI
The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer to serve as the Technical Lead on an AI platform development and architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with a particular focus on architecture and system design. This position requires a deep understanding of modern software development practices, a passion for innovation, and collaboration with a team of talented engineers. Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures for our digital platforms. Ensure that architectural decisions align with business goals and technical standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate architecture into the overall product roadmap. Stay current with the latest technologies and industry trends in software engineering and architecture. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to ensure design and deliverables can be achieved with high quality and on time. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Innovate and propose new solutions to enhance our platforms; capabilities. Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that can improve our products and services. Use an Agile framework, specifically with an MVP and iterative approach. Promote collaboration, predictability, and transparency for the team while fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation. Champion organization-wide processes and best practices related to ideation, delivery, prioritization, and customer engagement. Maintain a lifelong learning mentality and stay up-to-date with the latest best practices and technologies. Exercise good judgment when faced with risk, blockers, or tradeoffs. Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of related work experience. Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on architecture. Experience leading technical teams. Proven experience designing and developing highly strategic products/platforms, large-scale application/data deployments, managing software or data development lifecycles, and resolving issues that impact product success. Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong understanding and experience of AI and MLE platforms and approaches (e.g., MCP, A2A, etc). Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools. Experienced in SCRUM/Lean Agile frameworks with an MVP/iterative approach. Ability to influence, take calculated risks, make sound business decisions, and resolve concerns as needed. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written & verbal for technical audiences. Positive can-do partnership demeanor while working with cross-functional teams and business units. Detail oriented, self-organized, and capable of prioritizing multiple efforts. Ability to resolve conflict and manage deliverables. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment. Models desired company cultural attributes and inclusive behaviors. Passion for Disney's mission and values. Nice To Haves
Proficiency in Go programming language. Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics engineering, or comparable field of study and/or equivalent work experience. #DISNEYTECH We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer to serve as the Technical Lead on an AI platform development and architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with a particular focus on architecture and system design. This position requires a deep understanding of modern software development practices, a passion for innovation, and collaboration with a team of talented engineers. The hiring range for this position in Seattle is $159,500 - $213,900 per year and in California is $152,200 - $204,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity
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 require a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to requests related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer to serve as the Technical Lead on an AI platform development and architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with a particular focus on architecture and system design. This position requires a deep understanding of modern software development practices, a passion for innovation, and collaboration with a team of talented engineers. Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures for our digital platforms. Ensure that architectural decisions align with business goals and technical standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate architecture into the overall product roadmap. Stay current with the latest technologies and industry trends in software engineering and architecture. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to ensure design and deliverables can be achieved with high quality and on time. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Innovate and propose new solutions to enhance our platforms; capabilities. Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that can improve our products and services. Use an Agile framework, specifically with an MVP and iterative approach. Promote collaboration, predictability, and transparency for the team while fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation. Champion organization-wide processes and best practices related to ideation, delivery, prioritization, and customer engagement. Maintain a lifelong learning mentality and stay up-to-date with the latest best practices and technologies. Exercise good judgment when faced with risk, blockers, or tradeoffs. Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of related work experience. Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on architecture. Experience leading technical teams. Proven experience designing and developing highly strategic products/platforms, large-scale application/data deployments, managing software or data development lifecycles, and resolving issues that impact product success. Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong understanding and experience of AI and MLE platforms and approaches (e.g., MCP, A2A, etc). Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools. Experienced in SCRUM/Lean Agile frameworks with an MVP/iterative approach. Ability to influence, take calculated risks, make sound business decisions, and resolve concerns as needed. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written & verbal for technical audiences. Positive can-do partnership demeanor while working with cross-functional teams and business units. Detail oriented, self-organized, and capable of prioritizing multiple efforts. Ability to resolve conflict and manage deliverables. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment. Models desired company cultural attributes and inclusive behaviors. Passion for Disney's mission and values. Nice To Haves
Proficiency in Go programming language. Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics engineering, or comparable field of study and/or equivalent work experience. #DISNEYTECH We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer to serve as the Technical Lead on an AI platform development and architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with a particular focus on architecture and system design. This position requires a deep understanding of modern software development practices, a passion for innovation, and collaboration with a team of talented engineers. The hiring range for this position in Seattle is $159,500 - $213,900 per year and in California is $152,200 - $204,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity
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 require a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to requests related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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