The Walt Disney Company
Lead Software Engineer
The Walt Disney Company, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Lead Software Engineer
Overview
Lead Software Engineer role within Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology (DE&E P&T). You will spearhead the development of the OMS system, guiding its technical direction and ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions. Translate business requirements into efficient features while championing engineering best practices and agile principles.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust microservices using Java, Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL, and cloud infrastructure technologies.
Oversee full software development lifecycle: requirements, design, build, test, and maintain.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that align with business goals.
Mentor engineers, conduct technical reviews, and promote coding standards.
Stay updated on technology trends to ensure continuous innovation.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges to ensure system stability.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related technical field.
7+ years of experience in web application development or software engineering in a large enterprise environment using modern frameworks with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud infrastructure technologies (Terraform, AWS, K8S, Spinnaker, IAM, ALB, etc.).
Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and databases.
Proficiency in Agile and Lean methodologies with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
Experience with AI tools, digital advertising, and modern UI frameworks (HTML/CSS/React).
Passion for Disney’s storytelling legacy and curiosity for innovation.
Experience building Order Management Systems supporting Quote-to-Cash, and past experience working on Design Systems.
Compensation The hiring range for this position in Seattle, Washington is $159,500 to $213,900 per year. Santa Monica, CA is $152,200 to $204,100 per year, San Francisco, CA is $166,800 to $223,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s 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, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s 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.
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. Disney’s 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 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.
Locations
Software Engineer II Orlando, Florida, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States
Automation Engineer I Glendale, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, 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.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust microservices using Java, Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL, and cloud infrastructure technologies.
Oversee full software development lifecycle: requirements, design, build, test, and maintain.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that align with business goals.
Mentor engineers, conduct technical reviews, and promote coding standards.
Stay updated on technology trends to ensure continuous innovation.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges to ensure system stability.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related technical field.
7+ years of experience in web application development or software engineering in a large enterprise environment using modern frameworks with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud infrastructure technologies (Terraform, AWS, K8S, Spinnaker, IAM, ALB, etc.).
Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and databases.
Proficiency in Agile and Lean methodologies with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
Experience with AI tools, digital advertising, and modern UI frameworks (HTML/CSS/React).
Passion for Disney’s storytelling legacy and curiosity for innovation.
Experience building Order Management Systems supporting Quote-to-Cash, and past experience working on Design Systems.
Compensation The hiring range for this position in Seattle, Washington is $159,500 to $213,900 per year. Santa Monica, CA is $152,200 to $204,100 per year, San Francisco, CA is $166,800 to $223,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s 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, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s 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.
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. Disney’s 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 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.
Locations
Software Engineer II Orlando, Florida, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States
Automation Engineer I Glendale, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, 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.
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