Software Engineer II

Job Posting Title:

Software Engineer II

Req ID:

10101510

Job Description:

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.

Job Posting Segment:

Product & Data Engineering

Job Posting Primary Business:

PDE - Engagement Experiences & Platforms

Primary Job Posting Category:

Software Engineer

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - CA - Market St, USA - NY - 1211 Avenue of the Americas, USA - WA - 925 4th Ave

Date Posted:

2024-10-02#J-18808-Ljbffr