Disney Parks and Resorts
Job Summary
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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Innovation : We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
Product Engineering Team 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.
Lead Software Engineer, Personalization and Recommendations This role reports to Data Team Lead, Personalization and Recommendations. It is a hands‑on engineering position developing recommendation systems for personalized, data‑driven experiences. In this role, you will work with a cross‑functional team to conceptualize and develop world‑class Disney apps, manage project priorities, deadlines and deliverables, and design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.
When hired, you will play a meaningful role in the evolving experiences across consumer‑facing digital products, with responsibilities for the technical design and implementation of large‑size projects and features.
We are looking for you if you are
Highly adaptable and committed to learning
Have a track record of delivering solutions utilizing Python
Thrive in an agile and collaborative environment
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role
Build data pipelines required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources
Explore and experiment with the latest visualization libraries and technologies and choose the right tools to support our data visualization use cases
Work with stakeholders including the Executive, Product, Data and Design teams to assist with data‑related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software
Participate in the design and implementation of core Platforms and Content Distribution systems
Collaborate with internal & external teams to define requirements and delivery schedules for projects
Design and deliver high‑quality code for small to medium size projects and make critical contributions working with others on larger projects
Work with the team to iteratively improve development practices and processes
Build strong relationships with the team while collectively finding opportunities for improvements around quality and automation
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training Basic Qualifications:
7+ years hands‑on professional experience with back‑end systems design and development
Robust programming skills and strong experience with Python
Comprehensive understanding of HTTP/S, APIs, and web services
Exposure to full lifecycle of application development, including practices like continuous integration, unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc.
Ability to collaborate in a small, productive development team as well as the larger engineering organization
Motivated self‑starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well‑reasoned explanations
Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code whether implementing architectural improvements, user‑facing features, or fixing defects
Troubleshoot and resolve issues, problems, and errors encountered across our various platforms
Analyze and optimize application code for efficiency, reliability, and performance
Understand product architecture, assisting other Software Architects as necessary
Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment
Embrace a highly collaborative team that rewards quality code and effective communication
Interest in industry trends on new technologies, best practices and solutions
A passion for innovation and raising the bar in all development aspects
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the following technologies is a plus: AWS, Python Asyncio, FastAPI, Kafka, Airflow, Snowflake, Postgresql, serverless computing
Experience with working on ML based products and designing data pipelines is a plus
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
Hiring Compensation The hiring range for this position in New York, NY & Seattle, WA is $159,500.00 - $213,900 per year and in San Francisco, CA $166,800.00 - $223,600.00 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 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.
Disney's 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. 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
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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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Innovation : We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
Product Engineering Team 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.
Lead Software Engineer, Personalization and Recommendations This role reports to Data Team Lead, Personalization and Recommendations. It is a hands‑on engineering position developing recommendation systems for personalized, data‑driven experiences. In this role, you will work with a cross‑functional team to conceptualize and develop world‑class Disney apps, manage project priorities, deadlines and deliverables, and design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.
When hired, you will play a meaningful role in the evolving experiences across consumer‑facing digital products, with responsibilities for the technical design and implementation of large‑size projects and features.
We are looking for you if you are
Highly adaptable and committed to learning
Have a track record of delivering solutions utilizing Python
Thrive in an agile and collaborative environment
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role
Build data pipelines required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources
Explore and experiment with the latest visualization libraries and technologies and choose the right tools to support our data visualization use cases
Work with stakeholders including the Executive, Product, Data and Design teams to assist with data‑related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software
Participate in the design and implementation of core Platforms and Content Distribution systems
Collaborate with internal & external teams to define requirements and delivery schedules for projects
Design and deliver high‑quality code for small to medium size projects and make critical contributions working with others on larger projects
Work with the team to iteratively improve development practices and processes
Build strong relationships with the team while collectively finding opportunities for improvements around quality and automation
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training Basic Qualifications:
7+ years hands‑on professional experience with back‑end systems design and development
Robust programming skills and strong experience with Python
Comprehensive understanding of HTTP/S, APIs, and web services
Exposure to full lifecycle of application development, including practices like continuous integration, unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc.
Ability to collaborate in a small, productive development team as well as the larger engineering organization
Motivated self‑starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well‑reasoned explanations
Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code whether implementing architectural improvements, user‑facing features, or fixing defects
Troubleshoot and resolve issues, problems, and errors encountered across our various platforms
Analyze and optimize application code for efficiency, reliability, and performance
Understand product architecture, assisting other Software Architects as necessary
Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment
Embrace a highly collaborative team that rewards quality code and effective communication
Interest in industry trends on new technologies, best practices and solutions
A passion for innovation and raising the bar in all development aspects
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the following technologies is a plus: AWS, Python Asyncio, FastAPI, Kafka, Airflow, Snowflake, Postgresql, serverless computing
Experience with working on ML based products and designing data pipelines is a plus
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
Hiring Compensation The hiring range for this position in New York, NY & Seattle, WA is $159,500.00 - $213,900 per year and in San Francisco, CA $166,800.00 - $223,600.00 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 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.
Disney's 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. 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
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