Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Job Posting Title: Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Req ID: 10104204

Job Description:

Ever wonder how the innovative storytelling from the world’s most beloved brands – Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, ESPN, 20th Century, National Geographic, FX, Freeform, Disney Channels, ABC, and more – makes it to viewers around the globe? Come join our growing team that builds global products, platforms, and tools that deliver and monetize our company's unmatched collection of content, power our businesses, and reflect the company's innovative spirit.

We are the Content Platforms team with a mission to reimagine the technical ecosystem that empowers The Walt Disney Company to harness its unparalleled storytelling and distribute it around the world. Content Platforms is part of the Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DEET) segment which is responsible for The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer businesses globally.

If you:

• Enjoy working with teams of talented and passionate people
• Have excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles
• Have the curiosity and interests in how content goes from inception to consumers
• Employ positive thinking and can work constructively in a diverse team setting

Then the Content Platforms team is the place for you. We are growing and investing in innovative technology to deliver a state-of-the-art content pipeline. Come be a part of the magic that makes The Walt Disney Company one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.”

As the Sr. Manager of Software Engineering, you will be responsible for:

• Leading several teams of developers working across varying projects in helping build Disney’s media supply chain.
• Mentoring and guiding team members while assisting in tactical execution.
• Participating in code reviews and larger architectural decision making.
• Managing the operations of your teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for software engineering leadership and direction of talent participations payment systems for The Walt Disney Companies.
• Responsible for software engineering leadership and direction of residuals payment systems for The Walt Disney Companies.
• Accountable for the performance and results of multiple teams of software engineers in multiple locations globally.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between your teams and the product, design, marketing, QA, and business teams.
• Regularly report on status and team health, while identifying team gaps and needs.
• Mentor and grow the careers of managers and senior engineers.
• Help with software design and review and approve software architecture and development plans.
• Assist in recruitment and hiring for your team.
• Any other duties needed to help achieve Business Objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Passion for leadership and relationship building across cross-functional teams.
• Experience in delivering platform services in cloud environments using open-source technologies.
• Ability to make decisions about technical best practices and operational processes.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Good understanding of agile software development methodologies.
• 10+ years of experience building complex platform applications at scale.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams of software engineers.
• BA, BS or equivalent experience demonstrating an expert level understanding of software development and infrastructure.

Desired Experience:

• Entertainment industry Participations.
• Entertainment industry Residuals Payments.
• Accounting Systems.
• Experience with entertainment industry media rights.
• SAP system interfaces.

Compensation:

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $184,300 - $247,100 per year and in Bristol, CT is $184,300 - $247,100 per year. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region and experience.

Job Posting Segment: Content Operations

Job Posting Primary Business: CO - Monetization Platforms

Primary Job Posting Category: Software Engineer

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region: Glendale, CA, USA

Date Posted: 2024-10-28