Software Engineer II
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10101510 Location Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Business Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Date posted Oct. 02, 2024Job Summary:
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DEET), we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.
A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced mid-level software engineer for the search platform team for our Disney Streaming apps (Disney+, Hulu and Star+). As an engineer on this team focused on tools, you will collaborate with your peers to design and build powerful full-stack web application tools that drive visibility and operational control of our Search systems. These systems allow us as a team and a domain to drive crucial engagement in our Search experience used by millions of viewers.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
Design, develop, and maintain our search domain’s internal tools to improve operational control and visibility into how Search performs on Hulu and Disney+
Participate in frontend web application design and backend API architecture conversations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Product and Program to identify search-related business requirements and provide technical solutions
Foster and maintain effective communication channels with your team members, stakeholders, and leadership.
Monitor and improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of our search tooling and infrastructure
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 3 of years related work experience in software engineering, with a focus on building well-designed frontend web applications that integrate with backend APIs, shipping robust code and contributing to a positive team environment
Demonstrated success in being part of a team problem-solving, designing and implementing software at scale
Mentorship experience & a desire to help your fellow engineers get better at what they do
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience presenting and explaining complex technical ideas to peers and leadership
Biased towards action, with experience delivering high-quality software solutions on time, at scale and within budget.
Experience with Javascript, ReactJS, Node, VueJS (or similar), Automated UI Testing, AWS infrastructure
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.
The hiring range for this position in LA/Santa Monica is $112,600-$151,000, and Seattle/NYC is $118,000- $158,200, and Bay Area is $123,400- $165,400. 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 & ESPN Technology:
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) provides the technological backbone and product development for Disney’s two media business units, while helping to keep the company at the vanguard of innovation – enabling the Company to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity, while delivering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses.
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 & ESPN 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, 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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