Sr Software Engineer
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10096881 Location Santa Monica, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Date posted Sep. 16, 2024Job Summary:
OVERVIEW
The Developer Productivity team, a member of the Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology organization, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for writing full-featured, developer-facing tools and frameworks using modern technologies across a variety of languages. You will help us facilitate development within our parent team (as well as the organization at large) by building and maintaining batteries-included frameworks that allow devs to quickly begin writing product code without worrying about configuration. You will also take the services developed by other teams and package them in ways that make them intuitive and accessible for developers all across Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology. You are highly proficient in Web technologies (Javascript, HTML and CSS) and experienced in other languages such as Node and Go, with some exposure to backend languages like Scala, Java, and Python. You demonstrate enthusiasm for new technologies, languages, frameworks, and platforms.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Develop tools and frameworks that empowers other engineers all across the organization
Partner with the UX design team to transform mock-ups into components, pages, and applications
Join forces with other Platform Foundations teams to provide a more user-friendly experience for their services and data
Collaborate with the Enterprise Design team to help scope features, identify technical implementation, and ensure we're providing the most impact each sprint
WHAT TO BRING
Expertise in Web technologies and/or other popular languages (Node, Go, Java, Scala)
Strong passion for building stable, well-tested applications and packages in a collaborative environment
5+ years of experience developing large, well-tested applications
Excellent debugging skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
NICE TO HAVES
Experience with GraphQL
Experience working with Agile methodologies
Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, and/or Terraform
The hiring range for this position in California is $136,100 to $182,400 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 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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