Lead Software Engineer
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10143273 Location Orlando, Florida, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Mar. 23, 2026Job Summary:
Our Disney Experiences Technology (DXT) team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club.
We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including MyDisneyExperience website and mobile app for Disney World, Disney land and other Disney brands.
This role sits in the DXT organization for Disney Experiences and works closely with other software development teams and leaders from across the company.
About The Role & Team:
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will guide a team of developers, influence architectural direction, and collaborate closely with partners across DXT and other Disney technology organizations to deliver high‑quality, scalable software solutions across multiple Disney brands
Be comfortable operating at scale in a cloud environment and operating 24/7 web applications that service our guests needs
What You’ll Do:
Own the analysis, design, program, debugging, and modifications of software improvements and/or new products
Lead projects that may be used in commercial and end-user applications or focus on software and tools supporting infrastructure and technology platforms
Work typically involves large or highly sophisticated software programs and systems
Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to team members
Possess an in-depth knowledge of current programming language and technologies, with strong skills in not just code but the hole development environment
May perform or lead testing and debugging of applications, identifying innovative solutions
Conceive, design, develop, test, and implement software components, fixes, improvements, and/or new systems and applications
Interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications
Help engage around the estimation and planning of highly sophisticated scalable projects and their budget allocations
You will be expected to stay up to date with emerging technologies so you can make informed recommendations
Lead efforts using server-side rendering web frameworks including Astro and Angular SSR to ensure Disney Parks websites are performant, accessible, and SEO/GEO/AI optimized
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 7 years of related work experience, including work on large or sophisticated systems
Comfortable working in an agile environment, delivering continuous value
Managed team rituals: scrums, sprint planning, capacity tracking, and demos, ensuring alignment on deliverables and stakeholder readiness.
Coordinated releases of owned software and manage cross-team dependencies
A motivated leader who inspires teams, fosters creativity, consistently driving excellence
Skilled in managing software from concept and design through release and long‑term support
Preferred Qualifications:
An eye for design, many projects involve collaboration with our design and business teams, so the visual side of the work is very important
An advocate for a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ensures every team member feels a sense of belonging
Leveraged various monitoring tools for observability and performance monitoring
Advocate for automation testing
a desire to further develop technical expertise in software engineering tools, methodologies, and emerging technologies
Required Education:
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Info Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.
Work experience in technology companies delivering at scale
The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $159,500 to $213,900 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 Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
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 Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Walt Disney Attractions 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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