Lead Software Engineer

This role sits within the Technology & Digital organization for Experiences and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams across the company. The Lead Software Engineer will report to the Sr Manager, Technology., We are seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable, intelligent systems that support licensing financial operations and AI-driven decision-making. This role will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and delivery of next-generation platforms that power financial licensing workflows and predictive analytics.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications.

• Architect and implement scalable services that integrate with internal and third-party financial platforms.

• Collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation.

• Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring.

• Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.

• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence.

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects.

• Proven experience with financial systems, licensing workflows, or royalty management platforms.

• Hands-on expertise of developing and deploying custom AI solutions using LLMs to automate business processes or improve business outcomes in enterprise environments

• Excellent programming skills in languages such as Java and Python.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).

• Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. Terraform

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries.

• Familiarity with financial compliance standards and audit processes.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Master’s degree in Technology is a plus.

• Onsite 4 days per week; subject to change in either Orlando, FL OR Glendale, CA 91201