Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services that process and serve media at scale
• Write, review, and debug code within a high-scale production environment
• Work on systems handling video pipelines across multiple streaming platforms including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Mentor teammates by sharing knowledge and providing constructive feedback

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience building production systems
• Strong JVM fundamentals (Java or Scala)
• Proven experience working with distributed systems
• Solid understanding of AWS services (DynamoDB, SNS/SQS, S3) and PostgreSQL
• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude)
• Strong debugging skills and ability to troubleshoot across service boundaries
• Excellent communication skills in code, documentation, and verbal discussion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kafka or similar event streaming platforms
• Background in media or video processing pipelines
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (deploying, scaling, and debugging)
• Familiarity with observability tooling such as distributed tracing, metrics, and logging
• Experience operating and maintaining large-scale production workloads

About the Company

The Walt Disney Company is a leading global entertainment and media enterprise. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology build the technological backbone for Disney’s media business, creating world-class products that serve millions of fans through brands like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN.