Software Engineer

Job Description

About the Role & Team
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, 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.

The Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI) team is dedicated to three business-critical areas at Disney that will help transform its media business. They create seamless user experiences for consumers who can choose from a wide range of subscription plans, enabling more choice and flexibility. The CGI team is also focused on building innovative and cutting-edge capabilities that will drive subscriptions, engagement, and monetization across Disney's streaming and digital products.

What You Will Do

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated entry-level software engineer to join our team that is passionate about developing highly scalable and critical applications. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions that power our critically important systems. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support. You will support a variety of backend systems that directly support the Disney+ platform as part of the CGI organization. You will also contribute to dynamic, autonomous and self-motivated software team that owns the full development, delivery and operational support responsibilities of critical global services.

Your responsibilities will be:
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions
• Design, develop, and test software components that are reliable, scalable, and high-performing
• Implement standard processes for code quality, performance, and security
• Participate in code reviews to ensure consistency to coding standards and best practices
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in existing software systems, ensuring smooth operation of critical applications.
• Work with partners to capture feedback and iterate on software solutions to meet evolving needs.
• Know the latest with new technologies and industry trends to continually improve our software development processes and solutions

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming concepts
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, Scala, C++, or C#
• Knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work optimally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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 New York, NY is $98,000 to $131,300 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.

About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) provides the technological backbone and product development for Disney's two media business units, while helping to keep the company at the vanguard of innovation – enabling the Company to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity, while delivering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses.

This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology.

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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-d5yj3z-3-12-71-237-42 in your application.