Sr Software Engineer - Ad Platforms

Job Description

This is not a remote role. You must be in the local area or open to relocation.
About the Role & Team
Do you remember seeing ads for Lilo and Stitch earlier this summer? What about Fantastic 4 or Ironheart on Disney+ in the past few weeks? If you did, it was likely because of the detailed planning and execution of The Walt Disney Studios Media and Marketing team…and if you didn't – it's probably because our targeting is that good.
We are looking for a Sr Software Engineer to join the Performance Marketing arm of this media team. We are an integrated, cross-functional team of marketers, software engineers, data scientists, and analysts who help the Media team execute highly data-driven marketing campaigns for theatrical, streaming, and brand campaigns.
As a Sr Software Engineer , you help build out our technology portfolio: innovative campaign planning tools, complex data science workflows , and elegant web applications that blend the art of advertising at Disney with the science of our data-backed insights.
This role is unique – our team is embedded directly within the Disney marketing organization. We're aligned and mission-driven, with the freedom to move fast and innovate to achieve our goals . You'll tackle the challenges of executing a precise paid media strategy, using the latest technologies and tools in the data/tech space. If you're excited about this , please get in touch – we'd love to hear from you !
What You Will Do
• Write code, author design documents, and contribute to the development of a suite of tools used by the Performance Marketing group to execute on theatrical, streaming, and brand campaigns
• Drive software engineering and architectural standards within the team; uphold standards and rigor around software development, testing, deployment, and documentation
• Implement front-end data visualization s and process workflows that facilitate the execution of data-driven media campaigns on third party ad platforms
• Partner with data scientists to take workflows to production and integrate them with our broader technology portfolio
• Collaborate with the broader team of media/marketing experts to rapidly iterate from prototypes to high-quality, production pipelines
• Implement quality controls, monitoring, and other safeguards to ensure optimizations are accurately and safely applied to in-flight ad campaigns and key business metrics are always presented accurately

Required Qualifications & Skills
Knowledge of ad platforms including DMPs, Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Innovid , LiveRamp and DSPs (Google DV360, Trade Desk, Verizon Media Group) is a big plus
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
• 5 + years of related work experience  - Software Engineering
• Proven experience developing full-stack applications and services, as well as popular frameworks (e.g., FastAPI , Spring Boot).
• Familiarity or experience with front-end web development and user experience design
• Understanding of cloud compute (AWS, GCM, etc ) and modern dev ops practices; experience crafting and owning CI/CD pipelines for applications
• Ability to dive deep into any technical component as well as understand and drive the overall systems architecture.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively that meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Experience working and leading cross-functional teams to translate business needs into reality-based requirements
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working effectively with data science teams
• Experience with data-rich environments and a fluency with Python, Spark, and SQL
• Knowledge of Databricks and AWS Cloud Services
• Knowledge of ad platforms including DMPs, Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Innovid , LiveRamp and DSPs (Google DV360, Trade Desk, Verizon Media Group)
The hiring range for this position in Burbank is $139,900.00 to $175,000.00 per year. 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 The Walt Disney Studios:
For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

This position is with Disney Entertainment Operations LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Disney Entertainment Operations LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5b97j0-216-73-216-18-42 in your application.