<p>Job Summary:</p> <p>Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.</p> </li><li> <p>Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally.</p> </li><li> <p>Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.</p> </li></ul> <p>Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity.</p> <p>We are looking for a motivated Senior Software Engineer to join the Commerce, Data, & Identity (CDI) Alliance. The CDI Alliance is responsible for orchestrating the customer flow and integrating with various other backend services during signups for Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. We own and support many tier-1 services that need to be highly available in all regions. We are a fast-paced and fast-growing team, where you will have influence over the technical direction and architecture for the services and tools built by the team. You will also have an opportunity to learn about the international landscape and challenges in the area of billing, payments, subscriptions, offers, and promotions as our streaming services launch around the world over the next few years.</p> <p>We are responsible for developing and operating The Walt Disney Company's direct-to-consumer video businesses globally, including Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. Our core mission is to deliver global audiences the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time, or location. We serve consumers by bringing the world's most beloved characters, timeless stories, legendary athletes, and epic sporting events to global audiences through outstanding direct-to-consumer video services. We strive daily to creatively challenge convention with innovative technology that gives consumers the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time, or location.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Be responsible for tier-1 services that power hundreds of millions of end-users</p> </li><li> <p>Own tech design for various initiatives and projects that impact the commerce business and end-user experiences</p> </li><li> <p>Help shape the commerce platform with new capabilities and improvements that accelerate our business</p> </li><li> <p>Be involved in code and architecture reviews for team members</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in Agile methodology and SCRUM processes such as Sprint Planning, Backlog grooming, Daily Standups, and Retrospectives with the team</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with peers and cross-functional partners to disambiguate, de-risk, and solve business problems</p> </li><li> <p>Provide on-call support for critical services on a rotational basis</p> </li><li> <p>Own features/functionality and deliver projects end-to-end with high quality and robust architecture</p> </li></ul> <p>Basic Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Minimum of 5 years of related experience crating and coding backend services</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or comparable field of study</p> </li><li> <p>Proven track record of driving impact</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in backend server-side development for tier-1 services</p> </li><li> <p>Expertise in at least one language on the JVM</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working with cloud providers</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience investigating technical components and taking ownership of feature development</p> </li></ul> <p>The hiring range for this position in Los Angelos, CA is $138,900 - $186,200, and for Seattle, WA is $145,400 - $195,000 and for New York City is $145,400 - $195,000. 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.</p> <p>About Disney Entertainment:</p> <p>At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.</p> <p>About The Walt Disney Company:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.</p> <p>Apply Now Apply Later</p> <p>Current Employees Apply via My Disney Career</p> <p>Explore Location</p>