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Manager Software Engineering

Disney

Seattle, WA 12-01-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
The Manager, Software Engineering plays a leading role on a high-performance team. The
successful candidate will lead the development of quality code for multiple Disney SDKs and
applications, and will define and enforce coding standards and development best practices. The
Manager, Software Engineering owns the technical implementation of projects and is expected to
provide training, guidance, and mentorship to other members of the team, as well as help advise on
technical strategy and architecture.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
• Lead the development of new and existing Disney SDKs and applications for multiple platforms, from conceptualization to launch.
• Lead the development of quality code using cutting-edge techniques, tools, and utilities.
• Lead the technical implementation of projects and help guide decisions on technical strategy, architecture, tools, and utilities.
• Lead, train, guide, and mentor other developers on the team.
• Research, test, and implement new techniques, frameworks, and utilities.
• Help define and enforce development and design standards and best practices for other developers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define new product requirements, features, and functionality.
• Lead development efforts with 3rd party vendors.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and technologies, and be prepared to apply them quickly.

Basic Qualifications:
• A minimum of 3 years of experience managing cross-functional software engineering teams in an agile software development lifecycle.
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on professional engineering experience with digital platforms, including mobile and OTT.
• Experience working on a significant consumer app that is currently available in marketplace
• Demonstrated experience developing applications.
• Solid understanding of data models and data access architecture and optimization.
• Strong understanding of multi-tier architectures, and OO design patterns and concepts.
• Strong understanding of server-side software, scalability, performance, and reliability.
• A sound understanding of HTTP and REST-style web services is required.
• Must demonstrate solid organization and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with 3rd party consent management platforms like OneTrust or similar.
• Experience working with 3rd party tag management platforms like mParticle, Segment, Ensighten, or similar.
• Experience working with analytics and big data

Basic Qualifications:

BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent

About Disney Streaming:

Comprised of the Company's international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 Services LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Disney Streaming.

Disney Streaming Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjezqw-3-136-97-64-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Disney

Disney Streaming Services is responsible for developing and operating The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer video businesses globally, including the ESPN+ and Disney+.