The Walt Disney Company
Sr Software Development in Test Engineer
The Walt Disney Company, Glendale, California, us, 91222
Sr Software Development in Test Engineer
Job ID
10137310 |
Location
Glendale, CA & Santa Monica, CA |
Business
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology |
Date Posted
Dec. 05, 2025 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. Our focus is on building the future of Disney’s media, reaching a global audience through platforms such as Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and more. We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Responsibilities
Work closely with Software Engineers to understand the complex advertising ecosystem at DEEP & Technology Develop automated test frameworks and suites on UI, API, and integration levels using Python or another OO language Participate in design discussions for our platform to enable richer testing scenarios that simplify defect detection and prevention Assist with triage, diagnosis, and resolution of issues discovered across teams Contribute to end‑to‑end acceptance tests Where necessary, develop and execute manual test cases to detect issues that cannot be detected through automated means Drive the conversion of manual tests to automated whenever possible Additional responsibilities include: Part of product teams building robust, fault‑tolerant, cloud‑native architectures that are deployed to customers/users Influence and drive software engineering best practices within the team Technically lead and deliver multiple projects utilizing an Agile methodology while reviewing team members’ code Participate in developing technical and/or business approaches and new/enhanced technical tools Own design of software programs or systems within the team, writing code that establishes and enhances frameworks, reviewing code for design, testability, and clarity, and building solutions that scale and perform Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on software test development experience, including both functional and non‑functional test development Passion for driving best practices in the testing space Proficiency with Python or another OO language Knowledge of software engineering practices and agile approaches Strong desire for establishing and improving product quality Experience building or improving test automation frameworks Proficiency in CI/CD integration and pipeline development in Jenkins, Spinnaker, or similar tools Proficiency in UI automation (Selenium, Robot, Watir) Experience in Gherkin (BDD/TDD) Willingness to take challenges head‑on while being part of a team B.S. in Computer Science (or equivalent degree or work experience) Compensation
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA & Santa Monica, CA is $117,500 – $157,500 per year. The base pay will be determined by internal equity and may vary based on geographic region and candidate qualifications. 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 other benefits. EEO 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, and create the best stories. Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications
We welcome all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is for accessibility of the online application system only.
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Job ID
10137310 |
Location
Glendale, CA & Santa Monica, CA |
Business
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology |
Date Posted
Dec. 05, 2025 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. Our focus is on building the future of Disney’s media, reaching a global audience through platforms such as Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and more. We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Responsibilities
Work closely with Software Engineers to understand the complex advertising ecosystem at DEEP & Technology Develop automated test frameworks and suites on UI, API, and integration levels using Python or another OO language Participate in design discussions for our platform to enable richer testing scenarios that simplify defect detection and prevention Assist with triage, diagnosis, and resolution of issues discovered across teams Contribute to end‑to‑end acceptance tests Where necessary, develop and execute manual test cases to detect issues that cannot be detected through automated means Drive the conversion of manual tests to automated whenever possible Additional responsibilities include: Part of product teams building robust, fault‑tolerant, cloud‑native architectures that are deployed to customers/users Influence and drive software engineering best practices within the team Technically lead and deliver multiple projects utilizing an Agile methodology while reviewing team members’ code Participate in developing technical and/or business approaches and new/enhanced technical tools Own design of software programs or systems within the team, writing code that establishes and enhances frameworks, reviewing code for design, testability, and clarity, and building solutions that scale and perform Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on software test development experience, including both functional and non‑functional test development Passion for driving best practices in the testing space Proficiency with Python or another OO language Knowledge of software engineering practices and agile approaches Strong desire for establishing and improving product quality Experience building or improving test automation frameworks Proficiency in CI/CD integration and pipeline development in Jenkins, Spinnaker, or similar tools Proficiency in UI automation (Selenium, Robot, Watir) Experience in Gherkin (BDD/TDD) Willingness to take challenges head‑on while being part of a team B.S. in Computer Science (or equivalent degree or work experience) Compensation
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA & Santa Monica, CA is $117,500 – $157,500 per year. The base pay will be determined by internal equity and may vary based on geographic region and candidate qualifications. 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 other benefits. EEO 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, and create the best stories. Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications
We welcome all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is for accessibility of the online application system only.
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