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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** The Walt Disney Company
- **Location:** Santa Monica, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,700.0 - $199,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Unit Testing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Kotlin, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Video Streaming, Functional Programming, Restful APIs
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/disneycareer/job/Glendale-CA-USA/Sr-Software-Engineer_10150849/apply

## About the Role

* 5+ years relevant industry experience
 * Proficiency in at least one core programming language (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Python, or JavaScript) for building reliable and maintainable software solutions. * Experience working with microservices and REST APIs
 * Familiarity with AWS and its core services (S3, Lambda, EC2).
 * Experience with at least one database system (SQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch) * Experience with messaging technology such as Apache Kafka.
 * Experience with software development best practice, including functional or object oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
 * Exposure to full lifecycle of application development, including best practices of unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc.
 * Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with Video Streaming and Playback
 * Experience with DRM technologies

Required Education

 * B.S in Computer Science or related field preferred.

## Description

Content Platforms Engineering is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help build and innovate a world class shared service platform to support content delivery for brands such as Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC, Marvel and Star Wars. Our team of talented software engineers builds and manages a diverse suite of products and services that advance Disney's media supply chain powering some of the most watched entertainment content. You will help to define platform capabilities, design and implement product solutions, while balancing complexity, speed of implementation, and expandability., * Participate in the design and implementation of multi-layered distributed systems delivering reliable software solutions at scale

 * Collaborate & troubleshoot in the analysis and resolution of engineering problems involving distributed services and APIs
 * Oversee service performance, scalability, and event planning requirements
 * Provide guidance and enforcement of development practices and processes. Review code and work with team members to ensure product and design specifications are met
 * Research and learn new technologies


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