This role sits within the Technology & Digital organization for Disney Experiences and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams across the company. The Senior Software Engineer will report to the Sr Manager, Technology., We are seeking a talented Sr Software Engineer to drive and develop scalable and performing data and application integration through APIs and/or Data across Licensing Financial Systems and Artificial Intelligence Systems. This role will be instrumental in shaping the architecture, integration, and delivery of next-generation platforms that power financial licensing workflows and predictive analytics., * Lead the design, development, and deployment of data and application integration solution built using Mulesoft for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications.

• Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Collaborate with product, business, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation and integration.
• Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows
• Mentor junior or contracted engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in integration, AI, financial systems, and cloud-native development to inform strategic decisions.

• A minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience, including development of data and application integration for complex and large-scale systems
• Hands-on experience with API Gateways/API management (Google Apigee)
• Excellent database skills in SQL and stored procedures and in optimizing large, complex SQL statements
• Hands-on expertise in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and data pipelines.
• Hands-on building and deploying LLM-based applications, including prompt engineering and fine-tuning
• Experience with RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), vector databases, and embeddings
• Excellent programming skills in languages Java and Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills., * Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with integration software Mulesoft
• Background in data engineering or applied AI in enterprise environments.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Master’s degree or certifications in AI, Data Science, or Financial Technology is a plus.

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, California is $141,900 to $190,300 per year and in Orlando, FL is $135,200 to $181,200 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.

At Disney “We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Technology & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for Disney’s Consumer Products Business., Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business; the world’s largest children’s publishing brands; one of the world’s largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web., The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.