Manager, Software Engineering

We implement reliable, high- request services that deliver data that helps power Disney  user experiences, across web, mobile, and living room devices. We are looking for a software engineering Manager who wants to build and operate these critical services that support all Disney’s users!

We're a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative and fun team, and looking forward to finding out more about you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You'll join a hardworking group of engineers who build and manage systems supporting Disney’s suite of digital products across the organization

We're passionate about data - just like you! You'll apply your experience with database technologies to construct distributed, large-scale services.

WHAT TO BRING

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience crafting large-scale, highly available Java services utilizing various database and messaging technologies.
• Strong programming skills in an object-oriented language, and a strong grasp of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, databases, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.
• Experience using source control systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• An ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Champion cross-team projects.
• Coach and mentor other specialists on the team to ensure that all software utilizes Disney and industry best practices for data persistence.
• Collaborate efficiently with product management, technical program management, operations, and other engineering teams to capture requirements, drive implementation, and provide transparency.
• A broad perspective on problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to share your knowledge with team members and others at Disney.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience deploying and scaling within a cloud infrastructure.
• Experience directly managing and mentoring a team.
• Provide input for stakeholders and decision makers in architecture, roadmap, and product.
• Communicate architecture, roadmap, and product objectives to engineers and gather feedback for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering and product leadership to establish priorities
• Provide priority and roadmap guidance to engineers and project managers through regular sprint planning and daily check-ins
• Assume the role of stakeholder for the project road map(s) along with product and project managers

Responsibilities:

• Work with individual engineers to map out career growth and goals.
• Guide an engineering team in its ownership of systems and processes.
• Create an environment of trust for people to be themselves and able to excel
• Provide input for stakeholders and decision makers in architecture, roadmap, and product.
• Communicate architecture, roadmap, and product objectives to engineers and gather feedback for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering and product leadership to generate and prioritize roadmaps.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years experience in software engineering with a significant portion as a programmer and/or technical leader. Experience as a manager of software engineers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
• Strong programming skills in an object-oriented language, and a strong grasp of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, databases, etc.)
• Strong verbal/written communication and data presentation skills.
• Strong discipline to delegate work and focus on solving management problems.
• Comfortable driving complex and high profile projects without overextending personal health or well-being of your team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with consumer facing services and high-scale systems.
• Understanding of deploying and scaling within a cloud infrastructure.
• Experience working with remote global teams and a flexible schedule to meet in different time zones.

The hiring range for this position is $156,620 to $241,670 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.